How the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding

How the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding
How the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding

WHAT: Launch of a new WHO-UNICEF report

WHEN: Wednesday 23 February 2022

TIME:  11:00 am -12:30 pm EST (Washington, DC time) 

The report - the largest of its kind to date-, draws on the experiences of over 8,500 women and 300 health professionals across eight countries. It exposes the aggressive marketing practices used by the formula milk industry and highlights the impacts on families and children. The report calls for a whole-of-society response and outlines opportunities for action.

Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/02/23/default-calendar/marketing-the-USD-55-billion-formula-milk-industry

 

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How the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding

Report: How the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding

This report summarizes the findings of a multicountry study examining the impact of breast milk marketing on infant feeding decisions and practices, which was commissioned by WHO and UNICEF. 

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