2007 Champions

Breastfeeding Promotion in the Community

Colleen Buckley

 

Childhood obesity is increasing, Type 2 diabetes and breast cancer are becoming more prevalent in women and the cost of infant formula is rising. These trends and outcomes can be changed by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides a viable, cost-effective solution that can help prevent the onset of chronic diseases in mothers and their infants and in the end make our communities stronger.

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