Government Distribution of Infant Formula in Chile

Authors

  • George Kent Professor Emeritus, University of Hawaiʻi.
  • Cecilia Castillo Frente para un Chile Saludable

Abstract

The government of Chile plans to begin distributing starter formula for its infants, raising many questions. The issues are explored here after the following brief description of the context.

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2016-10-30

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