Title: [Breast feeding practice in the municipality of Paulinia, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil]

POPLINE Document Number: 016908

Author(s):

Hardy EE
Sarmento R
Gushiken M
Araki R
Martins Filho J

Source citation:

Revista de Saude Publica / Journal of Public Health, 1982 Dec;16(6):337-45.

Abstract:

In 1977, a survey was carried out in the municipality of Paulinia, State of Sao Paulo, with the purpose of obtaining information about breastfeeding of children up to 2 years of age. The survey would provide baseline data for the evaluation of a breastfeeding promotion program which was to be carried out at a later time. The children's mean age at weaning was 3.3 months and 2.2 months when bottlefeeding was begun. At the end of the 1st month, 74% of the children were breastfed and 57% were fully breastfed. Children whose mothers were at least 28 years old were fully breastfed for a significantly longer period than children with younger mothers. Urban/rural residence and the sex of children had no influence on breastfeeding duration. (author's modified) (summary in ENG)

Keywords:

Brazil
Breastfeeding
Infant Nutrition
Nutrition
Socioeconomic Factors
Maternal Age
Urban Population
Rural Population
Developing Countries
South America, Eastern
South America
Latin America
Americas
Health
Economic Factors
Parental Age
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population