By 2014, more than half of global employers are
using health promotion strategies, while a third have invested in full - blown wellness programs (Bucks Consultants report).
Lack of breast feeding is significantly associated with higher
use and cost of
health care.28 Improved short and long term
health of breastfed children, improved wellbeing of mothers who have breast fed, and the cost of goods consumed are major factors leading to economic benefits from the
promotion of breast feeding.6 29 30 31 Future research should compare the specific cost effectiveness of such
strategies for improvement of breastfeeding practice.