Breast milk reduces obesity risk in infants at a later age
To emphasize the importance of breast milk and breastfeeding, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year between 1-7 August under the World Health Organization's and UNICEF's leadership. Istanbul Gelisim University Public Health Specialist Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurten Elkin stated that breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and baby since it reduces the risk of many diseases such as obesity that may occur in infants at later ages.
