Addressing breastfeeding disparities in social work carol grace hunt

This article examines social justice issues affecting breastfeeding in the United States. Public health goals for breastfeeding initiation and duration and barriers to breastfeeding among low-income groups are discussed. Suggestions are made about ways social workers may more assertively support bre...

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Published in:Health & social work 2007-08, Vol.32 (3), p.207
Main Author: Hurst, Carol Grace
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast feeding
Company business management
Demographic aspects
Infant nutrition
Social aspects
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Summary:This article examines social justice issues affecting breastfeeding in the United States. Public health goals for breastfeeding initiation and duration and barriers to breastfeeding among low-income groups are discussed. Suggestions are made about ways social workers may more assertively support breastfeeding in the context of social work practice.
ISSN:0360-7283