Infants * Who Are Breastfed, by Race/Ethnicity and Duration, 2004-2006
| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Infants | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ever Breastfed | Any at 6 Months | Exclusively at 6 Months ** | |
| Total | 73.8% | 41.5% | 11.3% |
| Non-Hispanic White | 73.9% | 42.5% | 11.8% |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 56.2% | 26.3% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 81.0% | 45.1% | 11.6% |
| Non-Hispanic Other Races** | 81.7% | 51.8% | 15.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 77.5% | 42.3% | 11.4% |
*Includes only infants born in 2004.↑
**Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as only breastmilk—no solids, water, or other liquids; data are not comparable to previous years’ data due to changes in data collection methods.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breastfeeding practices—results from the National Immunization Survey. 2006. http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/NIS_data/data_2004.htm, accessed 12/11/07.
