The Great health robbery

United Kingdom, 1981

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Infant mortality caused by misuse of powdered milk is growing in many Third World countries, despite widespread awareness of the dangers. Outlines the problems in Yemen, and criticises the marketing of powdered milk, which many mothers use in order to appear progressive and Western.

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