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Mapping exclusive breastfeeding in Africa between 2000 and 2017

Natalia V Bhattacharjee1, Lauren E Schaeffer1, Laurie B Marczak1

  • 1Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.

Nature Medicine
|July 24, 2019
PubMed

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Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is vital for infant survival, yet African EBF rates remain low. Geospatial analysis reveals significant subnational variations, highlighting areas needing targeted support to meet global nutrition targets.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a cornerstone of infant survival, significantly reducing child mortality.
  • Despite its benefits, EBF prevalence in Africa was only 37% in 2017, with considerable population-level variation.
  • Most African nations are unlikely to achieve the 50% EBF target by 2025.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a fine-scale geospatial analysis of EBF prevalence and trends across 49 African countries from 2000-2017.
  • To provide policy-relevant national and subnational estimates of EBF.
  • To identify specific populations and geographic areas requiring enhanced breastfeeding support.

Main Methods:

  • Fine-scale geospatial analysis.
  • Estimation of EBF prevalence and trends at national and subnational levels.
  • Data analysis covering 49 African countries between 2000 and 2017.

Main Results:

  • The study presents detailed geospatial estimates of EBF prevalence and trends.
  • Analysis indicates that achieving the 50% EBF target by 2025 is improbable for many countries, even at subnational levels.
  • Significant subnational variability in EBF prevalence was identified, underscoring the need for localized interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Subnational EBF variability is substantial across African countries.
  • Targeted interventions are crucial to support populations with low EBF rates.
  • Achieving global EBF targets requires a nuanced, geographically informed approach.

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