The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding review, background and meeting report, WHO
Author: WHO 2001 & 2002, WHA Res 54 2001
Year: 2001
Resource type: Article
- Nutrient adequacy of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first 6 months of life. Butte NF, lopez-Azarcon MG, Graza C. WHO, 2002. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/9241562110.pdf Review and background document for the WHO expert consultation - the report of which is below 'The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding'
- The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding - A systematic review.Contents: These documents summarise and review studies comparing the effects of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months versus exclusive breastfeeding for 3-4 months on child health, growth and development, and on maternal health. Full text in English available at: www.who.int/nutrition/publications/optimal_duration_of_exc_bfeeding_review_eng.pdf
The above material formed the background for an expert consultation on the issue: 'The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding' Report of an expert consultation. 2001. WHO/FCH/CAH/01.24. Full text in English available at: www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/New_Publications/NUTRITION/WHO_CAH_01_24.pdf
This then led to WHA Resolution 54, 1st May 2001 stating that exclusive breastfeeding should be for 6 full months, or up to 6 months of age. http://ftp.who.int/gb/pdf_files/WHA54/ea54id4.pdf
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WHO 2001 & 2002, WHA Res 54 2001 (2001). The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding review, background and meeting report, WHO. www.ennonline.net/ebfmeeting