VERTICAL BAR CHART: Breastfeeding Rates, by Race/Ethnicity and Duration, 2004

(Percent of Women)

Total: In-Hospital 64.7, At 6 Months 31.9, Exclusively at 6 Months 17.4

Non-Hispanic White: In-Hospital 69.1, At 6 Months 34.2, Exclusively at 6 Months 19.5

Non-Hispanic Black: In-Hospital 48.3, At 6 Months 24.5, Exclusively at 6 Months 13.2

Hispanic: In-Hospital 62.5, At 6 Months 28.9, Exclusively at 6 Months 13.8

Asian: In-Hospital 72.8, At 6 Months 44.2, Exclusively at 6 Months 20

Source:

Source: Abbott Laboratories, Ross Products Division. Breastfeeding trends, 2004. http://www.ross.com/aboutRoss/mediaResources.asp