Breast milk

Why did the US try to block a UN resolution encouraging breastfeeding?

August 6, 2018

Science has proven that breastmilk is far better for human health than infant formula. Nevertheless, the US tried to stop a WHO resolution which aimed to limit the marketing of infant formula in developing countries.

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