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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants.
- Complementary Feeding
WHO is committed to support countries with implementation...
- Newborn Health
In 2014, 194 Member States of the Sixty-seventh World Health...
- Infant Nutrition
Breastfeeding has been shown to be of critical importance to...
- Complementary Feeding
2 wrz 2024 · Infant health is a worthy investment, and work such as that presented by Rajagopalan and colleagues provides a great example of the importance of breastfeeding, particularly longer durations of...
20 lut 2018 · Globally, only 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. This fact file explores the many benefits of the practice, and how strong support to mothers can increase.
These infographics can be used for health promotion and advocacy efforts on a variety of topics related to breastfeeding.
The Global Breastfeeding Scorecard was introduced by UNICEF and WHO as part of the Global Breastfeeding Collective. It tracks progress, increased accountability, and documents change as governments take steps to implement policies and programs to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
22 lut 2013 · In 2007, WHO carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis on the long-term consequences of breastfeeding. The Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health of the WHO has now commissioned an update of this review.
11 lip 2024 · This year’s report highlights select breastfeeding support indicators that can help families reach their breastfeeding goals, including supportive maternity care practices, state paid family and medical leave laws, and early care and education (ECE) policies.
