Exclusive Breastfeeding for Infants Continues to Increase Since 2019
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The percentage of infants aged 0-5 months receiving exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia has steadily increased since 2019. In 2021, this percentage reached 71.58%.
This percentage increased from 69.62% in 2020 and from 66.69% in 2019.
Considering socioeconomic status, the higher the status, the lower the percentage of exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding among the lowest quintile (quintile 1) was recorded at 80.28%, while in the highest quintile (quintile 5) it was 64.53%.
According to the Ministry of Health, exclusive breastfeeding should be given to infants up to 6 months of age. Providing quality breast milk is crucial to avoid disrupting the child's development during their golden period.
Exclusive breastfeeding benefits both the infant and the mother. For infants, it helps prevent illness and promotes brain and physical development. For mothers, exclusive breastfeeding can alleviate postpartum trauma and reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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