The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an intergovernmental set of aspiration goals with 169 targets which was approved by world leaders in September 2015. The World Breastfeeding Week 2016 is round the corner. With a theme of “Breastfeeding, a key to sustainable development”, breastfeeding is being emphasised as a key element that helps to achieve each and every sustainable development goal. Read on to know how? No Poverty Breastfeeding is a natural and low-cost way of feeding babies and children.
It is affordable for everyone and does not burden household budgets compared to artificial feeding. Hence, Breastfeeding contributes to poverty reduction. Zero hunger Exclusive breastfeeding and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond provide high-quality nutrients and adequate energy and can help prevent hunger, under-nutrition and obesity. Breastfeeding also means food…
