Americans are against breastfeeding
The United States of America expressed its categorical disagreement with the resolution of the World Health Organization on the promotion of breastfeeding.
WHO experts have asked member countries to sign a general resolution, which involves reducing the number of advertisements for artificial infant formula. Doctors believe that such advertising "It is untrue and misleads women regarding the benefits of mixtures for children's health".
The United States as a whole agreed with WHO, but demanded that appeals be removed from the document. protect and support breastfeeding.
Because of the document, real passions flared up - Ecuador, which wanted to make a resolution, was criticized by Washington, and the US promised to deprive Ecuador of military aid and support, and also threatened trade sanctions.
Following Ecuador, another 12 countries received warnings about the consequences of supporting the resolution from the United States. For now WHO document is supported only by Russia..
