Breastfeeding practices

Articles and reports: 82-003-X20040027787
Description:

The proportion of mothers who attempt to breastfeed their babies rose from about 25% in the mid-1960s to 85% in 2003. However, just 17% of mothers breastfed exclusively for at least six months, as recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada.Subjects

Issue Number: 2004002
Author(s): McLean, Heather; Millar, Wayne J.
Main Product: Health Reports
Format Release date More information
PDF March 15, 2005