Between 2017 and 2022, exclusive breastfeeding rates decreased in both the lowest and highest equity quintiles. Despite the decline, the prevalence of breastfeeding remains higher in the lowest equity quintile.
Exclusive Breastfeeding by Wealth Quintile
Exclusive Breastfeeding by Caste/Ethnicity
Between 2017 and 2022, there was a concerning trend in exclusive breastfeeding
rates among marginalized communities, with a decrease of 23 percentage points.
In contrast, Brahmin and Chhetri communities witnessed an increase of 17
percentage points in exclusive breastfeeding during the same period.
Exclusive Breastfeeding by Agro-Ecological Zones
Between 2017 and 2022, the prevelance of exclusive breastfeeding varied
significantly among regions. The mountain region witnessed an impressive 15
percentage point increase, while the hill and terai regions faced concerning 7
and 16 percentage point decreases, respectively. As a result of these divergent
trends, the gap between the agro-ecological zones has widened.
15%
2017
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49%
2022
12%
2017
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50%
2022
21%
2017
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54%
2022
