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Breast-feeding in Perth: recent trends

J A Scott1, C W Binns, R A Aroni

  • 1School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|April 1, 1996
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Breast-feeding initiation and duration rates in Australia have declined since the mid-1980s. However, a recent study in Perth indicates stable breast-feeding rates over the past nine years, suggesting regional variations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • National data suggests a decline in Australian breast-feeding rates since the mid-1980s.
  • Understanding current breast-feeding trends is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Regional variations in infant feeding practices may exist.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze current breast-feeding initiation and duration rates in Perth.
  • To compare recent Perth data with historical national trends.
  • To identify potential discrepancies in breast-feeding trends between national averages and local data.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design involving 556 women in Perth.
  • Collection of data on infant feeding practices.

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  • Analysis of breast-feeding initiation and duration.

    • Main Results:

    • Breast-feeding rates in Perth have remained relatively stable over the past nine years.
    • This stability contrasts with the suggested national decline in breast-feeding rates.
    • The findings highlight potential geographical differences in breast-feeding trends.

    Conclusions:

    • Breast-feeding rates in Perth appear to be stable, contrary to broader Australian trends.
    • Localised studies are important for understanding specific community infant feeding practices.
    • Further research is needed to explore the factors contributing to these regional differences.