Breastfeeding as a fundamental public health issue - Affirms that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life with continued breastfeeding for at least the first one or two years of life is the biological norm, and that all alternative feeding methods carry health risks in comparison, with rare exceptions. Recognizes that breastfeeding is viewed as a public health issue and insists that maternal and child and comprehensive public health policies include attention to breastfeeding protection, education, promotion and support. Identifies the exclusive breastfeeding rate as a leading health indicator in the goals of the nation. Denounces aggressive marketing of human milk substitutes, particularly in health care settings.
The American Public Health Association, 800 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3710
http://www.apha.org/about/news/pressreleases/2008/2007policies.htm
Courtesy of lllusa.org
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
The American Public Health Association (APHA) recently adopted the following policy:
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