WASHINGTON: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the infant formula industry are defending their actions after a news outlet revealed outside influences may have led federal health officials to adjust an ad campaign.
The Washington Post reported on August 31 that the HHS toned down its ads touting the benefits of breastfeeding following outreach from a number of organizations associated with the industry. News of the diluted campaign raised new questions about how big a role political considerations ...