IAEA calls for more countries to contribute data to its human milk intake database during World Breastfeeding Week.

During World Breastfeeding Week, the IAEA calls for more countries to contribute data to its Database on Human Milk Intake, using nuclear techniques to accurately measure breast milk consumption and evaluate exclusive breastfeeding. The database aims to gather more reliable data, particularly from high-income nations, to understand global disparities in breastfeeding practices, inform policy decisions, and improve breastfeeding practices worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life, and research has shown that breastfeeding brings significant health benefits for both mothers and infants.

August 05, 2024
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