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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
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months—a rate that has not improved in 2 decades.
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.
4 kwi 2023 · We focus on gathering data to better understand behaviors, practices, and policies related to breastfeeding and breastfeeding disparities. This helps guide our strategic priorities to improve the health of mothers and babies across their lifespan.
30 lip 2020 · To mark the start of World Breastfeeding Week from 1 st August 2020, UNICEF Data has released updated estimates of key breastfeeding indicators for countries, regions and the world so that governments worldwide can monitor and track progress on recommended breastfeeding practices.
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.
These infographics can be used for health promotion and advocacy efforts on a variety of topics related to breastfeeding.
