Breastfeeding in E ngland: time trends 2005–2006 to 2012–2013 and inequalities by area profile

Abstract Breastfeeding rates in E ngland have risen steadily since the 1970s, but rates remain low and little is known about area‐based trends. We report an ecological analysis of time trends in area breastfeeding rates in E ngland using annual data on breastfeeding initiation (2005–2006 to 2012–201...

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Published in:Maternal and child nutrition 2016-07, Vol.12 (3), p.440-451
Main Authors: Oakley, Laura L., Kurinczuk, Jennifer J., Renfrew, Mary J., Quigley, Maria A.
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Breastfeeding rates in E ngland have risen steadily since the 1970s, but rates remain low and little is known about area‐based trends. We report an ecological analysis of time trends in area breastfeeding rates in E ngland using annual data on breastfeeding initiation (2005–2006 to 2012–2013) and any breastfeeding at 6–8 weeks (2008–2009 to 2012–2013) for 151 primary care trusts ( PCT s). Overall, breastfeeding initiation rose from 65.5% in 2005–2006 to 72.4% in 2012–2013 (average annual absolute increase 0.9%). There was a statistically significantly higher (interaction P  
ISSN:1740-8695
1740-8709
DOI:10.1111/mcn.12159