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ALT An illustrated poster emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding after a baby turns one. It features a smiling mother with long dark hair, wearing glasses and a striped top, and a toddler playing with blocks. Text highlights the benefits: 'Breastmilk continues to provide important nutrients for as long as your baby continues breastfeeding,' 'Babies who breastfeed into the second year and beyond are less likely to become overweight,' and 'Breastfeeding helps your baby fight off infections and builds a stronger immune system.' Additional text in a red box states, 'Breastfeeding is good for mothers too. It reduces your risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The longer you breastfeed the more these risks are reduced.' The World Health Organization logo and recommendation to breastfeed for two years or more appear at the bottom
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