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In 2013, the global sales of infant formula milk rose to almost $5 billion. In the Philippines, the World Health Organization (WHO) said at least P40 billion ($900 million) is spent on milk formulas every year. In a study, WHO also said that families in the poor sector tend to spend 70% more on infant formulas than other needs. Yet formula feeding as against breastfeeding can make infants more vulnerable to diseases. With exclusive breastfeeding, 75%-90% of infant deaths due to diarrhea could be prevented, health experts say.
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