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Decline in breast feeding.

J L Emery1, S Scholey, E M Taylor

  • 1Wolfson Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University of Sheffield.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|April 1, 1990
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Breastfeeding intention and rates increased through the 1970s. However, a significant decline occurred from 1984-1988, particularly among mothers with less formal education and Asian mothers.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is a critical public health issue with significant benefits for infant and maternal health.
  • Trends in breastfeeding initiation and duration are influenced by socioeconomic, demographic, and cultural factors.
  • Understanding changes in breastfeeding practices is essential for developing targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in breastfeeding intention and practice among mothers in Sheffield over a 15-year period.
  • To identify demographic and educational factors associated with changes in breastfeeding rates.
  • To report on specific changes observed in the last 10 years of the study period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of recorded data on maternal breastfeeding intentions and actual practices.

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  • Data collected for all mothers in Sheffield over the last 15 years.
  • Focus on changes observed in the most recent 10-year period (1984-1988).

    • Main Results:

    • A steady increase in breastfeeding intention and practice was observed during the 1970s.
    • A rapid and progressive decline in breastfeeding rates occurred between 1984 and 1988.
    • The decline was most pronounced among mothers with education limited to age 18 and among Asian mothers, despite rising maternal age and fewer non-white births.

    Conclusions:

    • Breastfeeding trends in Sheffield have reversed, showing a significant decline in recent years after a period of increase.
    • Educational attainment and ethnicity are key factors associated with declining breastfeeding rates.
    • Public health strategies need to address socioeconomic and cultural barriers to breastfeeding, particularly for vulnerable groups.