Nov 1
Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators Released!
The Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators were released yesterday. The Maternal, Infant and Child Health Objectives are available athttp://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/objectiveslist.aspx?topicId=26#93911.
In addition to the goals for breastfeeding initiation, 6 months, 1 year and exclusive breastfeeding at 3 month and 6 month objectives, there are objectives for worksite lactation support programs, reducing the supplementation in first 2 days and increasing the number of (Baby Friendly) facilities.