Breast-feeding initiation in New York City, 1979 to 1996

K.D. Rosenberg, C. McMurtrie, B.D. Kerker, Y. Na and E.H. Graham

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 12, 1850-1852

Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this study was to explore changes in breast- feeding initiation from 1979 to 1996 among infants born in New York City hospitals. Methods. All New York City hospitals were surveyed every 2 years. Hospital staff reported feeding method at newborn discharge. Results. New York City breast-feeding initiation rates increased consistently from 1979 to 1996 (from 29% to 58%, P

Date: 1998
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