Paises en el mundo estudian el modelo brasilero de redes de bancos de leche materna

Brazil's milk bank network is a global model, credited with reducing infant mortality by two-thirds. Despite this success, milk donation remains rare worldwide. The network operates like blood banks, testing and storing milk for premature infants. It supports mothers unable to breastfeed due to illness or addiction. Brazilian women increasingly breastfeed, with over half doing so in the first six months. The US aims to promote breastfeeding as the best nutrition for newborns.

What has Brazil's milk bank network been credited with achieving on a global scale?

• Doubling the number of hospitals

• Eliminating malnutrition in adults

• Reducing infant mortality by two-thirds

• Increasing the number of blood donations

How does the milk bank network in Brazil primarily operate?

• By providing milk only to healthy infants

• By testing, classifying, and storing milk like blood banks

• By storing milk for future use

• By selling milk to hospitals

For what purpose is the stored milk in Brazil's milk bank network mainly used?

• To export to other countries

• To feed premature infants in neonatal units

• To supply milk to schools

• To feed adults with dietary needs

What cultural change regarding breastfeeding is occurring in Brazil?

• Fewer women are choosing to breastfeed

• More women are opting to breastfeed their babies

• Breastfeeding is being replaced by formula feeding

• Breastfeeding is only encouraged in rural areas

What is the United States interested in promoting as the best source of nutrition for newborns?

• Vitamin supplements

• Formula milk

• Breast milk

• Solid foods