Discuss the Many Factors in the Past and Up to the 1980s

question 10

Essay

Discuss the many factors in the past and up to the 1980s that led the move away from breastfeeding (with the beneficial antibodies it provided in the mother's milk).

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Definitions:

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, marking the end of pregnancy and involving labor and delivery.

Green Revolution

A period of significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of high-yield varieties of crops, use of pesticides, and improved management techniques.

Inorganic Fertilizers

Mineral-based compounds applied to soil to supply nutrients required for plant growth, as opposed to organic fertilizers derived from living organisms.