Virginia says:
 
I've  mentioned this on Lactnet before. I wonder how breastfeeding rates, 
especially  exclusive breastfeeding rates, in China in 2013 (when they are 
available) will  compare with rates five years ago.  Who is protecting 
breastfeeding  against this rampant trade? I'm angry about my country's increasing 
role in  spreading the use of breastmilk substitutes round the world, and 
lauding this  as "marketing" and "trade". In the 19th century it was opium 
that was  aggressively promoted as "trade" by European powers (long story). 
Trade is not  necessarily benign, whether on individuals or recipient economies 
- as these  examples remind us.

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We had a Chinese physician in our course last month and she  said that the 
breastfeeding rates in China are abysmal.  Slightly better in  rural parts 
than in the cities.  She estimated it was around 13%, and all  babies are 
supplemented with formula.  We didn't have time to explore all  the nuances of 
that, but she said there really isn't anyone there to talk about  
breastfeeding.  She is hoping that when she goes back to China in the next  couple of 
years that she will be able to make an impact in her  city.
 
Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
Lactation Education Consultants



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