Table 2 BFH prevalence, percentage of births at BFH and exclusive breastfeeding (Excl. BF) prevalence in some EU countries [5] and Iran.
From: Breastfeeding in Iran: prevalence, duration and current recommendations
Country | Year | BFHs/total hospitals | % of birth at BFHs | Excl. BF at 4 mo. (%) | Excl. BF at 6 mo. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austria | 1998 | 14/110 | 12 | 79 | 46 |
Germany | 1998 | 18/1100 | 3 | 33 | 10 |
Italy | 2000 | 7/700 | 1 | 47 | 13 |
Lithuania | 2002 | 3/54 | 12 | _ | 14 |
Portugal | 1998 | 0/60 | 0 | _ | 9 |
Sweden | 2000 | 52/52 | 100 | 68 | 34 |
Iran | 2006 | 466/566 | ≈80 | 57 | 28 |