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Breastfeeding in Iran: prevalence, duration and current recommendations
Beheshteh Olang1, Khalil Farivar, Abtin Heidarzadeh
1Unit for Public Health Nutrition, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Beheshteh.olang@ki.se.
International Breastfeeding Journal
|August 7, 2009
Summary
Breastfeeding rates in Iran are high, with 90% of infants breastfed at one year. While exclusive breastfeeding needs improvement, Iran
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition
Background:
- Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health and development.
- Promoting breastfeeding is a global health priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate breastfeeding prevalence, duration, and promotion in Iran.
- Compare Iran's breastfeeding status with European countries.
- Evaluate the impact of Baby Friendly Hospital initiatives and government actions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 63,071 infants (<24 months) across Iran.
- Data collected in 2005-2006 by trained health workers.
- Utilized a translated European breastfeeding assessment questionnaire.
Main Results:
- National breastfeeding rates: 90% at 1 year, 57% at 2 years.
- Exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months: 27.7% nationally (rural 29%, urban 27%).
- Over 80% of births occurred in Baby Friendly Hospitals by 2006.
Conclusions:
- Iran demonstrates favorable breastfeeding rates compared to many European Union countries.
- Continued efforts are needed to increase exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months.
- Government policies and initiatives support breastfeeding promotion.
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