Breast milk substitutes in Hong Kong.
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OBJECTIVE In 1981 the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes (the Code) to support breastfeeding. Despite improving trends, Hong Kong has low rates of breastfeeding compared to other developed countries. METHODS We surveyed companies marketing breast milk substitutes in Hong Kong to determine self-reported adherence to the Code. Companies were informed that individual responses would not be published and seven of nine companies responded to the questionnaire. RESULTS The majority of respondents promoted infant and follow-on formula in hospitals and provided free supplies of infant formula to hospitals. Follow-on formula and weaning foods were promoted in shops and to the general public and free samples were given to mothers reflecting a belief that, despite WHA resolutions, follow-on formula is not a breast milk substitute. CONCLUSIONS Transnational companies should follow the Code and subsequent WHA resolutions equally in all countries.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of paediatrics and child health
دوره 40 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004