Brief

Legislation to Protect Breastfeeding in Viet Nam: A Stronger Decree 21 Can Improve Child Nutrition and Reduce Stunting

16 May 21
Author(s)Alive & Thrive
Topic(s): BMS Code, Breastfeeding
Location: East Asia Pacific
Language(s): English
Audience: Employers, Health and service providers, Policy makers and legislators
Programs: Policy advocacy
Category: Policy advocacy
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    Policy brief on Decree 21 315.91 KB

Adopted in 2006, Decree 21 aimed to support optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) by limiting how and where breast milk substitutes can be promoted. This policy brief presents how medical establishments and workers can support the decree to reduce and eliminate inappropriate and harmful marketing of breastmilk substitutes.

 
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