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James Akre <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 4 Jan 1996 16:57:42 CET
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          The discussion on the suitability of the infant formula and
          cigarette analogy has been lively, indeed. My preference is
          to compare formula to accepted safeguards that surround us
          when we travel, for example cars equipped with seat belts,
          air bags and specially designed chairs for babies; big
          boats with small boats on board and, in principle, enough
          life jackets for all passengers; and airplanes with seat
          belts, oxygen masks, life jackets and inflatable rafts.
          Generally, as adults we are grateful that these devices are
          there even if, with the exception of seat belts and child
          seats, we are more grateful still for not having to use
          them--*except* in case of emergency. We would doubtless have
          a very different attitude if operators required that we
          *routinely* don life jackets and oxygen masks, and keep one
          foot in half-inflated rafts, as a pre-condition for travel.
          Infant formula as a breast-milk substitute that satisfies
          the main nutritional requirements of young infants qualifies
          as a genuine life-saver when the "real thing" is
          unavailable. And infant formula should be "standard
          equipment"--for use *only* in case of emergency!

          Jim Akre, Nutrition, WHO, Geneva

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