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  • 0Departamento de Nutrición Materna, del Niño y del Adolescente, Centro de Investigación en Nutrición y Salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.. lgonzalez@insp.mx.
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February 20, 2025

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February 20, 2025

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Summary

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Mexico

Area Of Science

  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science
  • Maternal and Child Health

Context

  • Breastfeeding rates in Mexico are below global targets for 2030.
  • Current trends indicate exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) will reach 42.5% by 2030, falling short of the 70% goal.
  • Lower EBF rates are observed in women with lower parity and paid employment.

Purpose

  • To estimate breastfeeding gaps in Mexico to achieve 2030 global nutrition targets.
  • To provide public policy recommendations for improving breastfeeding rates.
  • To analyze national trends and intervention effectiveness for breastfeeding.

Summary

  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for infants under 6 months is 34.2%, and continued breastfeeding at two years is 43%.
  • Achieving the 70% EBF target by 2030 requires enhanced health worker training, support for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, adherence to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, and extended paid maternity leave.

Impact

  • Implementing comprehensive, multi-sectoral policies and actions is crucial for Mexico to meet 2030 breastfeeding goals.
  • Strengthening health system support and policy frameworks can significantly improve breastfeeding outcomes.
  • Addressing socioeconomic factors influencing breastfeeding practices is essential for public health advancement.

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