Infant formula promoted in 'aggressive' and 'misleading' ways, says new global report

 


WHO says its position on breastfeeding is critical because of longstanding evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, if possible, and for up to two years or beyond protects against child malnutrition and many childhood illnesses and health issues. Yet according to WHO, only 44% of babies under 6 months are exclusively breast-fed.

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