Breastmilk Substitutes Marketing Violations and Associated Factors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Maria Inês Couto de OliveiraCristiano Siqueira BoccoliniEnilce de Oliveira Fonseca Sally

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2020)

The prevalence of Brazilian Code violations was high, especially in chain stores. The association between regular visits by industry representatives and violations suggests an indirect influence of manufacturers on the promotion of human milk substitutes. We recommend strengthening compliance with the Brazilian Code through calling on governmental surveillance agencies and civil society mobilization.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
public health
risk factors
preterm infants