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[Breast-feeding habits in Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil]

M C Passos1, J A Lamounier, C A da Silva

  • 1Escola de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brasil. cricapassos@ig.com.br

Revista De Saude Publica
|February 15, 2001
PubMed

Insights

Breastfeeding in Ouro Preto, Brazil, is a short-term practice, with a median duration of 198 days overall. Exclusive breastfeeding lasted only 17 days, highlighting the need for interventions to promote longer breastfeeding duration.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health and development.
  • Early cessation of breastfeeding is a global concern.
  • Understanding local breastfeeding patterns is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and median duration of breastfeeding in children aged 0-24 months in Ouro Preto, Brazil.
  • To assess the current breastfeeding practices in the region.
  • To provide data for public health initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • A sample of 229 children was recruited from 1800 households.
  • The life table technique was used to calculate breastfeeding duration and frequency.

Main Results:

  • The overall median breastfeeding duration was 198 days.
  • Median duration for exclusive plus mainly breastfeeding was 71 days.
  • Median duration for exclusive breastfeeding was only 17 days.

Conclusions:

  • Current breastfeeding practices in Ouro Preto are short-term.
  • There is a need for intervention programs to promote extended breastfeeding.
  • Early introduction of food supplementation and weaning should be delayed.
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