The Numbers Speak for Themselves
by Kate Kahn - 13th August 2007
Well, the numbers are in and, not surprisingly, show that most people in general and women in particular, don't agree with Mayor Bloomberg and his health administration's decision to ban formula from bags given to new moms at New York hospitals. The poll was conducted for iVillage. The results? 54 percent of people ( men and women) take issue with our government deciding what's best for us and what choices we should have. When you break it down further, 60% of women feel that the choice should be left to mothers, not elected officials. "The findings from our poll highlight one of the bigger controversies surrounding new moms today," said Jennie Baird, Senior Vice President & Editor-in-Chief for iVillage Lifestyles. "It is clear from our results that Americans are concerned with actions taken by hospitals and feel more comfortable making the decisions in their own newborn's health." Touche!
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