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Why did the US try to block a UN resolution encouraging breastfeeding?

Science has proven that breastmilk is far better for human health than infant formula. Nevertheless, the US tried to stop a WHO resolution which aimed to limit the marketing of infant formula in developing countries.

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Reactions after US tries to weaken UN breastfeeding measure: Breastfeeding is already ‘pretty damned hard’

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China and food safety

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More melamine-tainted milk found in China

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China’s escalating milk scandal

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China infant formula scare

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The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports on concerns about the safety of infant formula produced in China. Two infants have died and hundreds became ill after drinking tainted formula produced by a Chinese state-run company.