Breastfed Infants,* by Duration and Race/Ethnicity, 2005

Breastfed Infants, by Recommended Duration and Maternal Age, 2005
Duration Total Under 20 years 20-29 years 30 years and older
Exclusive** breastfeeding at 6 months 13.9% 6.7% 10.1% 17.3%
Breastfeeding at 12 months 20.1% 5.4% 15.8% 24.2%

*The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding through 6 months of age and continued supplemental breastfeeding through 1 year.↑
**Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as breast milk only – no solids, water or other liquids.↑

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2005 National Immunization Survey — Table 1. Breastfeeding rates by sociodemographic factors. http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/NIS_data/data_2005.htm, accessed 5/14/07.

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