| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Infants | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ever Breastfed** | Any at 6 Months | Exclusively at 6 Months† | |
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*Includes only infants born in 2006; data are provisional.↑ **Reported that child was ever breastfed or fed human breastmilk. ↑ †Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as only human breastmilk—no solids, water, or other liquids.↑ ††Includes Hispanics.↑ Source II.21: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Survey |
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| Total | 73.9 | 43.4 | 13.6 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 73.8 | 44.3 | 14.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 56.5 | 27.5 | 5.6 |
| Hispanic | 82.1 | 48.5 | 14.9 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander†† | 83.1 | 55.1 | 21.3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native†† | 69.9 | 38.5 | 10.8 |
Information on this page can be found in the print version of Women's Health USA 2010. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Women's Health USA 2010. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010.
