10 Ways breastfeeding fights extreme poverty

From ONE Thu Jul 31 2014, 13:00:33

Mark it on your calendar: World Breastfeeding Week starts this Friday! Hailed by UNICEF as nature's "safety net," exclusive breastfeeding is one of the most effective interventions for preventing child deaths. Keep reading to learn ten important links between breastfeeding and the fight against extreme poverty--some of them may surprise you! 1. Combating malnutrition Under-nutrition...

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