World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2009
08/03/09
The American Nurses Association (ANA) presents the following information received from the World Health Organization (WHO):
WHO is pleased to join the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from 1 to 7 August 2009. This year's theme, "Breastfeeding: a vital emergency response. Are you ready?", stresses the importance of breastfeeding as a life-saving intervention, especially during emergencies.
Emergencies – whether caused by conflict or natural disasters – are extraordinary events that can jeopardize the health and survival of large populations. Children are among the most vulnerable groups during emergencies, and small children are the most vulnerable of all, as they face a triple risk of death from diarrhoeal disease, pneumonia and undernutrition.
For more information Read WHO Statement...