Journal article
Aug 26 2021
Infant formula feeding at birth is common and inversely associated with subsequent breastfeeding behavior in Viet Nam (Nguyen TT., 2016. Journal of Nutrition)
Alive & Thrive (A&T) examined the association of infant formula feeding during the first 3 days after birth with subsequent infant formula feeding and early breastfeeding cessation in Viet Nam to better understand how this impacts breastfeeding outcomes.
Journal article
Aug 22 2021
Implementation of the Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes in Vietnam: Marketing Practices by the Industry and Perceptions of Caregivers and Health Workers (Nutrients, 2021)
This study examined implementation of the Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (the Code) in Vietnam with a focus on marketing practices by the baby food industry and perceptions of caregivers, health workers, and policy makers.
Poster/Graphic, Video
Aug 11 2021
Brief
May 23 2021
India's IMS Act: Key points for media
This brief sums up key points media practitioners should know about India's Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS), Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Act, 2003.
Presentation
May 16 2021
Media Scan presentation: Thailand
This media scan conducted in Thailand is based on a review of print, online and broadcast advertisements and news and posts on Facebook that mention breastmilk substitutes, bottles and dummies, and breastfeeding. The scan highlighted numerous violations of the BMS Code.
Report
May 16 2021
Media Scan: Cambodia
The BMS industry uses advertisements and news articles in the media to promote its products. This media scan of Cambodia conducted in 2015 highlights the prevalence of these promotional efforts, which often violate the BMS Code.