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“Even in the USA, where artificial feeding is assumed to be safe, it has been calculated that 720 babies between the age of one and 12 months, die each year because they are not breastfed.6” quote by Gabrielle Palmer
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““Even in the USA, where artificial feeding is assumed to be safe, it has been calculated that 720 babies between the age of one and 12 months, die each year because they are not breastfed.6””

Gabrielle Palmer

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Breastfeeding reduces infant mortality, yet many infants die due to lack of breastfeeding despite safety assumptions about formula.

In simple terms: Breastfeeding saves lives.

Key Takeaway

Promote breastfeeding.

Themes

health infant mortality nutrition

Mood

urgent informative

Type

advocacy educational

When to use this quote

  • hospital practices
  • parental support programs

Key Concepts

public health policy maternal education

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevent breastfeeding?
  • How can policies support mothers?
A Different Perspective

Formula is often perceived as safe.

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