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    Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast.

    Department of Health Data

    Pennsylvania Breastfeeding Prevalence and Incidence
    Four different data sources and reports about the incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding in Pennsylvania.
    EDDIE
    See Births dataset.
    Pennsylvania Vital Statistics
    An annual report of births, deaths, abortion, pregnancy, and population statistics.
    Maternal and Child Health Status Indicators for Pennsylvania and Major Municipalities
    Reports focused on maternal and child health issues including deaths among children, infant deaths, child poverty, and birth data.
    Healthy People
    A report that tracks the progress of public health objectives in meeting their goals by the end of the decade.

    External Data Sources

    La Lech League International (LLLI)

    Breastfeeding (CDC))