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Under Congressional-mandate, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee of experts to conduct a consensus study on policies, programs, and investments to better understand the landscape of breastfeeding promotion, initiation, and support across the United States. The study will provide an evidence-based analysis of the macroeconomic, social, and health costs and benefits of the United States' current breastfeeding rates and goals; and will build on what is known about inequalities in breastfeeding rates and disparities. The Committee will identify existing knowledge gaps, needed research, and data collection challenges.
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Participate in a one-hour guided tour of the historic National Academy of Sciences building, highlighting its distinctive architecture, renowned artwork, and the intersection of art, science, and culture.