Issues associated with formula milk: the Hong Kong’s experience

Hon, Kam‐Lun Ellis; Leung, Ting‐Fan

doi:10.1007/s12519-014-0446-4

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“…Formula‐fed infants are also exposed to additional health risks because of fake and contaminated products. A series of scandals concerning the additives or ingredients of infant formula have occurred in China during the past decade . In 2004, at least 13 Chinese infants died as a result of consuming fake infant formula .…”

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Widespread Usage of Infant Formula in China: A Major Public Health Problem

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Binns

et al. 2014

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Perceptions by mothers and recommendations from hospital staff appear to contribute to the widespread usage of infant formula in China. It is important to ensure breastmilk substitutes are prescribed to Chinese infants strictly for medical reasons. Maternal education programs incorporating information on food safety issues and establishment of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces could curtail the common practice of formula feeding in China.

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