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Breastfeeding practices

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Note: As of June 2010, the method of calculation for the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the Annual estimates has been modified to produce more comparable rates over time. Please see the Methodology section for more details.

Definition
Fact Sheet (82-625-X)
Map – Breastfeeding initiation by health region, 2007/2008
Map – Exclusive breastfeeding by health region, 2007/2008

Data Tables

Breastfeeding practices, by age group and sex
Breastfeeding practices, by sex, provinces and territories

Self-reported, Canada, provinces, territories, health regions and peer groups

Annual Estimates:
These estimates present the most up-to-date population health characteristics and will be updated yearly.

By age group and sex (number, percent and confidence intervals)
Most recent data available

Two-year period estimates:
The two-year combined data are less current than annual estimates, but have higher precision (less variability).

By age group and sex (number, percent and confidence intervals) Most recent data available