Awareness and reported violations of the WHO International Code and Pakistan's national breastfeeding legislation; a descriptive cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>National legislation in Pakistan adopted the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in 2002 to restrict the promotion of infant formula feeding. Our objectives were to assess health professionals' awareness of...

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Main Authors: Faragher Brian, Kiani Ayyaz, Salasibew Mihretab, Garner Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Online Access:http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/3/1/24