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NI 053 - Prevalence of breast-feeding at 6-8 weeks from birth
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Overview
Title |
NI 053 - Prevalence of breast-feeding at 6-8 weeks from birth |
Description |
Percentage of infants being breastfed at 6-8 weeks. |
Source |
Department for Education (DfE) |
Where to find the data
Publisher |
The Places Database |
URL |
http://www.places.communities.gov.uk/NewsPages/News_Doc |
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Coverage
Geographic coverage |
England |
Geographic units |
Local Authority District (LAD), County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National |
Time coverage (most recent) |
2010/11 |
Time coverage |
2008/09 to 2010/11 |
Update frequency |
Quarterly |
Additional information and context
Background information |
Four data lines would be collected; 1 - No of infants due for 6 - 8 weeks check in each quarter at which feeding status is recorded; 2 - No of children recorded as being only breastfed at 6 weeks - 8 weeks; 3 - No of children recorded as NOT being breastfed at 6 - 8 weeks; 4 - The number of children recorded as receiving both breast milk and infant formula. Four lines would be collected to assess the quality of the data received and to calculate the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (for DH policy needs) and any breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. |
Notes on using |
Good performance is typified by increasing percentage. |
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