CDC Says 77% Of New Mothers Breast-Feed Their Infants
April 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than three-quarters of American mothers breast-feed their babies.
The new report has found that 77% of new mothers in the U.S. breast-feed their babies. The report is based on a federal survey which included in-person interviews as well as physical examinations.
It is expected that this may be an all-time high regards to past reports showing the number of mothers who breast-feed.
The highest spike was among African-Americans, as 65% of African-American infants are now breast-fed. This compares to only 36% in the 1990s.
For whites, the number rose to 79%, up from 62% in the 1990s. 80% of Mexican-Americans infants are now breast-fed, compared to only 67% in the 1990s.
This spike in breast-feeding may be due to the fact that many studies have shown the major health benefits to doing it.
Mothers who breast-feed their infants help protect their babies against diseases, childhood obesity, etc.
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