Breastfeeding Can Help Achieve the Global Development Goals
August 03, 2018
August 03, 2018
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 3 -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following information:
World Breastfeeding Week encourages breastfeeding and highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and children. The week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August. Annually, the world witness 823.000 child deaths, 20.000 maternal deaths and $302 billion in economic losses. Increasing breastfeeding can have a positive effect to mitiga . . .
World Breastfeeding Week encourages breastfeeding and highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and children. The week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August. Annually, the world witness 823.000 child deaths, 20.000 maternal deaths and $302 billion in economic losses. Increasing breastfeeding can have a positive effect to mitiga . . .