Despite increasing evidence about the value and importance of breastfeeding, less
than half of the world s infants and young children (aged 0–36 months) are breastfed
as recommended. This Series paper examines the social, political, and economic reasons
for this problem. First, this paper highlights the power of the commercial milk formula
(CMF) industry to commodify the feeding of infants and young children; influence policy
at both national and international levels in ways that grow and sustain CMF markets;
and externalise the social, environmental, and economic costs of CMF.
Framing and the formation of global health priorities
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Global health diplomacy—reconstructing power and governance
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How can engagement with political science and international relations for health be improved?
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