Global Breastfeeding Overview (August 2019)

This document, titled Breastfeeding Globally: An Overview (August 2019), is a presentation that provides an overview of breastfeeding globally.

2019

Abstract

It highlights the importance of breastfeeding, citing its benefits for infants and young children, as well as for women's health. The presentation also discusses the World Health Organization's recommendations for optimal breastfeeding practices, global targets for breastfeeding, and the current state of breastfeeding practices in USAID Maternal and Child Nutrition Priority Countries. Additionally, it touches on the challenges and barriers to breastfeeding globally. The document is authored by Elaine Gray, Nutrition Advisor at the Bureau for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development.

Classification

Document type: Program & Activity Overviews

Global Breastfeeding Overview (August 2019)

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