DECLINE in breastfeeding rates undermines children's
> development ...
> Xinhua - China
> ... While there is extensive scientific evidence
> that breastmilk is the
> best for infants, especially during the first months
> of life, exclusive
> breastfeeding rates ...
>
<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-04/24/content_1437708.htm>

"GENEVA, April 23 (Xinhuanet) -- The United Nations
Children's Fund(UNICEF) said Friday that the recent
milk powder infant deaths in China appear to confirm
trends of decreasing breastfeeding patterns in China,
which may have significant long-term impacts on the
physical and intellectual development of children. "
No kidding.  :-(

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