Author

Publication

1988-08-01 - Springer-Verlag

Language

English

Word Count

42,250 words, Guess

Page Count

169 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100387195149
  • ISBN-139780387195148
  • LibraryThing6061768
  • Goodreads5247327
  • OCLC Control Number17548831
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Description

Abstract: This text describes the controversy concerning the marketing of breast milk substitutes in developing countries during the period 1973-1984. The infant food industry was accused of having caused a decline in breast-feeding through the inappropriate marketing of breast milk substitutes. According to the accusations, the result was malnutrition, gastroenteritis and increased infant mortality.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Infant FeedingSpringer-Verlag1988-08-01

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