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This publication is one of a series of HIV and infant feeding. It presents a summary of the available scientific evidence on the transmission of HIV infection through breastfeeding. It briefly describes the benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants; and summarizes evidence on the relative risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding. The review then focuses on HIV-transmission through breastfeeding: rates, mechanisms, timing, risk factors and approaches for its prevention. The publication provides the evidence base and rationale for two additional documents in the revised HIV and infant feeding series; HIV and Infant Feeding. Guidelines for decision-makers (ISBN 92 4 159122 6) and HIV and Infant Feeding. A guide for health-care managers and supervisors (ISBN 92 4 159123 4).

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World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.

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