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Historical Research: The Origin of 'Formula': State of the Science, 1890s

Jacqueline H Wolf1

  • 11354 Department of Social Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA.

Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
|May 29, 2020
PubMed

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Pediatricians developed "percentage feeding" in the late 1800s to combat high infant mortality rates from diarrhea. This scientific approach to infant nutrition is the origin of modern baby formula.

Area of Science:

  • Historical public health initiatives
  • Pediatric nutrition science
  • Dairy industry regulation

Background:

  • In 1900, infant mortality was high, with dehydration from diarrhea being a primary cause.
  • Pediatricians initiated a
  • save the babies
  • campaign to improve infant survival rates.
  • Existing infant feeding practices were inadequate, leading to widespread infant illness and death.

Keywords:
artificial baby milkartificial foodbreastfeedingcows’ milkformulainfant mortalitypediatricianspublic health

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