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Infant feeding, poverty and human development

Annette Beasley1, Lisa H Amir

  • 1School of Social and Cultural Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand,. Annette.Beasley@vuw.ac.nz.

International Breastfeeding Journal
|October 24, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Poverty threatens infant health and breastfeeding, despite common belief. Promoting breastfeeding and addressing gender inequities are crucial for child survival and development.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Human Development
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Poverty poses significant threats to infant health and breastfeeding practices globally.
  • Aggressive infant formula marketing and inadequate support for working mothers undermine breastfeeding.
  • Global disparities in infant health are linked to gender inequities, including education and nutrition access for girls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the complex relationship between poverty and human development, focusing on infant health.
  • To highlight the protective role of breastfeeding against child mortality.
  • To advocate for policies supporting breastfeeding and women's health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing data on poverty, breastfeeding, and child mortality.
  • Examination of the impact of infant formula marketing and workplace policies on breastfeeding.
  • Assessment of the role of gender equity in child development outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding for 12 months could prevent 13% of deaths in children under five.
  • Poverty directly and indirectly hinders breastfeeding, contrary to popular belief.
  • Addressing gender inequities and improving maternal health are vital for child development.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent action is needed to implement the International Code of Breastmilk Substitutes and protect breastfeeding rights.
  • Investing in women's education, nutrition, and health is essential for reducing global infant health disparities.
  • Promoting breastfeeding is a key strategy for improving child survival and human development.

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