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In order to create the awareness of breast-feeding, when is Breast-Feeding Week celebrated?

In order to create the awareness of breast-feeding, when is Breast-Feeding Week celebrated? Correct Answer <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); white-space: pre-wrap; ">1<sup>st</sup> week of August</span>

Explanation:

  • World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually in the first week of August around 120 countries in the World.
  • Theme 2020:  Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet.
  • This day is celebrated / observed to encourage breastfeeding and improve the babies' health around the world.
  • The global campaign was first organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) along with the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund in 1992. This was done to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding for the initial 6 months of a child's life .
  • Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for a mother and a child. It also protects babies against infections and reduces the rates of later health problems like diabetes, obesity, and asthma.
  • It is estimated that breast feeding could save the lives of around 820,000 children every year via generating the US $ 302 billion in additional income.
  • This year's theme is in sync with thematic area 3 in the WBW-SDG 2030 campaign which highlights the links between breastfeeding and the environment and climate change.

Additional Information

  • The UNICEF-WHO-led Global Breastfeeding has partnered with governments of various countries for five reasons: -
    • Invest
    • Train
    • Ensure
    • Partner
    • Protect
  • WABA Headquarters - Penang, Malaysia.
  • Chairperson - Felicity Savage.
  • UNICEF Headquarters - New York.
  • UNICEF Executive Director - Henrietta H. Fore.

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