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Breast-feeding in Asia: An overview / Shyam Thapa and Nancy E. Williamson.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Thapa, Shyam, 1949- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Population and Demography.
- Local Subjects:
- Population and Demography.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (18 pages)
- Contained In:
- Asia-Pacific Population Journal Vol. 5, no. 1, p. 7-24 5:1<7 15644278
- Place of Publication:
- New York : United Nations, 1990.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Breast-feeding has always been synonymous with human reproduction and the nourishment of infants. Yet it is only in the last 20-25 years that its effects on fertility and child survival have been systematically investigated. In light of the accumulated scientific evidence, the promotion of breast-feeding through family planning and maternal and child health programmes is increasingly considered to be a public health policy priority, especially in developing societies. In some countries, explicit policies to promote breast- feeding have been enacted. Research is being undertaken to assess the infant feeding situation, monitor changes, if any, in infant feeding patterns, and evaluate the impact of specific policies and programmes.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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