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Queenan JT, Labbok MH, Krasovec K, eds. 1990. Breastfeeding policy: The role of U.S.-based international organizations. Washington, DC: Institute for International Studies in Natural Family Planning, 29 pp. (Institute issues report; 5)

Annotation: This publication includes five papers presented at the 1989 annual meeting of the National Council for International Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at a panel presentation concerning the international promotion of breastfeeding. The papers are followed by a response and a summary of the meeting's concluding discussion. Breastfeeding is discussed as a means of reducing the incidence of diarrheal diseases, improving nutrition, and improving the effectiveness birth spacing as a family planning practice, especially in developing countries. The Agency for International Development paper includes excerpts of official AID policy and strategy statements. Some of the papers include references.

Contact: Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, , 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. , Washington, DC 20009, Telephone: (202) 687-1392 Fax: (202) 687-7450 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.irh.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Agency for International Development, Breastfeeding, Family planning, International organizations, Nutrition, Oral rehydration therapy, Policy analysis, Program evaluation
   

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