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Infant
Feeding During Emergencies |
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Infants
and young children are among the most vulnerable
groups in emergencies. Interruption of breastfeeding
and inappropriate complementary feeding increase
the risks ofmalnutrition, illness and mortality.
In emergency and relief situations the responsibility
for protecting, promoting and supporting beneficial
optimal infant and young child feeding practices
and minimising harmful practices should be shared
by the emergency-affected host country and responding
agencies. Concise guidance on how to facilitate
appropriate feeding in emergency situations
and comply with international emergency standards
has been developed by interagency expert working
groups. Practical details on how to implement
the guidance are included in companion training
materials, also developed through interagency
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