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Quantifying the Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Summary of the Evidence
Each year new evidence contributes to our knowledge of breastfeeding’s role in the survival, growth, and development of a child as well as the health and well-being of a mother. This publication provides scientific and epidemiological evidence in support of the WHO and UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.(8/Jun/2002)
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Other Resources
Child Health
This page offers the user a panoramic view of all PAHO materials on child health. The documents are organized according to the following categories: surveillance, prevention and control, PAHO activities, Other PAHO Materials, and General Information/Links. It also contains a listing of featured items for all categories with the most important documents from each, and a customized sidebar with links to network and related information and key items.(30/Apr/2004)
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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
This page offers the user a panoramic view of all PAHO materials on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, organized according to the following categories: surveillance, prevention and control, PAHO activities, Other PAHO Materials, and General Information/Links. It also contains a listing of featured items for all categories with the most important documents from each, and a side bar with links, frequently requested items, upcoming events, and/or new books.(20/Feb/2004)
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Food and Nutrition
The Food and Nutrition Program (HPN), as part of the Division of Health Promotion and Protection, works to promote the optimal nutritional status and health of the people of the Americas. In addition to focusing on the prevention of the problems of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies among young children and pregnant women, HPN recognizes the epidemiological transition that is occurring throughout the Region and has expanded its focus to also include the problem of low levels of physical activity and overweight.(15/Jan/2002)
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Periodical Publications
Pan American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 18 No. 2 August 2005
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/Pan American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 18 No. 3 August 2005(1/Aug/2005)
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Noticias sobre AIEPI
Noticias sobre AIEPI se publica cuatrimestralmente y recopila experiencias y resultados sobre la atención infantil, principalmente en la Región de las Américas. Incluye artículos de actualización sobre la prevención y el control de las enfermedades que afectan a los menores de cinco años, sobre la promoción de prácticas familiares y comunitarias que favorecen el crecimiento y desarrollo saludables, y sobre el impacto que la aplicación de la estrategia AIEPI tiene en los países, tanto en los servicios de salud como en la comunidad. Esta página brinda acceso a los números respectivos.(18/Mar/2003)
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Technical Documents
Foremilk and hindmilk retinol levels
The objective of this article is to determine retinol levels in breast milk at the beginning and at the end of a feeding. (Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública 2004 16(1):19-22)(17/Jul/2004)
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About Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
This page offers a basic description of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), a global program established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as principal strategy for improving child health. It incorporates a strong preventive and health-promotion component, integrating all the available means for preventing illness and health problems during childhood, for early detection and effective treatment, and for promoting habits for healthy living within both the family and the community. The information on this page telle what IMCI is all about and lists its main elements and activities.(20/Feb/2004)
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Periodistas y Medios de Comunicación: Ayudando a crecer--Información de referencia sobre el desarrollo integral de niñas y niños menores de seis años
Diversas experiencias permiten reconocer el papel de los medios de comunicación en la difusión de mensajes que promueven una mejor calidad de vida. Este libro busca que las personas que trabajan en los medios de comunicación cuenten con información que les permita elaborar materiales de comunicación que promuevan cambios en la percepción y en la relación de la sociedad; que cuenten con información que pueda ayudar a desarrollar destrezas de crianza en la familia y la comunidad; y que conozcan condiciones que obstaculizan o propician el crecimiento y desarrollo infantil. Esta página brinda el libro electrónico.(9/May/2003)
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