Breastfeeding Rates and Programs in Europe

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Authors

Melissa A. Theurich · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Riccardo Davanzo

Marianne Busck‐Rasmussen · Danish Medical Association

N. Marta Díaz‐Gómez · Universidad de La Laguna

Christine Brennan · Swiss National Science Foundation

Elisabeth Kylberg · University of Skövde

Anne Bærug

Laura McHugh

Abstract

National governments should commit to evidence-based breastfeeding monitoring and promotion activities, including financial and political support, to improve breastfeeding rates in the Europe. Renewed efforts for collaboration between countries in Europe, including a sustainable platform for information exchange, are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Volume 68, Issue 3, pp. 400-407

DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002234

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