Supporting breastfeeding: What governments and health workers can do — European experiences

The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes provides health workers with a framework for action in breastfeeding promotion. Countries are to report their efforts to the World Health Organization (WHO). The European Regional WHO Office finds a diversity of practices within its coun...

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Published inInternational journal of gynecology and obstetrics Vol. 31; no. S1; pp. 69 - 76
Main Author Helsing, E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Ireland Ltd 1990
Subjects
Breast Feeding
Europe
Female
Health Policy
Health Promotion
Humans
World Health Organization
Europe
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Summary:The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes provides health workers with a framework for action in breastfeeding promotion. Countries are to report their efforts to the World Health Organization (WHO). The European Regional WHO Office finds a diversity of practices within its countries. Therefore in 1986, they convened a meeting of health workers' organizations to draw up a strategy for implementation. This paper outlines the elements in the strategy, the reasons why some countries have seen increases in breastfeeding, and the possible ways international organizations can help.
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ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/0020-7292(90)90080-5