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The recent revival of breast-feeding in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  • Monteiro, C.A.
  • Zuniga, H.P.P.
  • D'A. Benicio, M.H.
  • Rea, M.F.
  • Tudisco, E.S.
  • Sigulem, D.M.

Abstract

A random sampling of children under age five in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1984/85, disclosed the median duration of breast-feeding to be 3.5 months and the duration of exclusive breast-feeding, 2.0 months. A comparison of these figures with those of a similar survey carried out in the same city in 1973/74 revealed a substantial increase in both the frequency and duration of breast-feeding. The trend was evident in all socioeconomic strata but most marked among women from higher income and education levels.

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  • Monteiro, C.A. & Zuniga, H.P.P. & D'A. Benicio, M.H. & Rea, M.F. & Tudisco, E.S. & Sigulem, D.M., 1987. "The recent revival of breast-feeding in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 77(8), pages 964-966.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1987:77:8:964-966_5
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