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NI 053 - Prevalence of breast-feeding at 6-8 weeks from birth

Overview

Title	NI 053 - Prevalence of breast-feeding at 6-8 weeks from birth

Description	Percentage of infants being breastfed at 6-8 weeks.

Source	Department for Education (DfE)

Where to find the data

Publisher	The Places Database

URL	http://www.places.communities.gov.uk/ ... (Use datadownload tool)

Coverage

Geographic coverage	England

Geographic units	Local Authority District (LAD), County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National

Time coverage (most recent)	2010/11

Time coverage	2008/09 to 2010/11

Update frequency	Quarterly

Data quality

Additional information and context

Background information	Four data lines would be collected; 1 - No of infants due for 6 - 8 weeks check in each quarter at which feeding status is recorded; 2 - No of children recorded as being only breastfed at 6 weeks - 8 weeks; 3 - No of children recorded as NOT being breastfed at 6 - 8 weeks; 4 - The number of children recorded as receiving both breast milk and infant formula. Four lines would be collected to assess the quality of the data received and to calculate the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (for DH policy needs) and any breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks.

Notes on using	Good performance is typified by increasing percentage.