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Initiation of breastfeeding by site and child sex
| Urban boys | Urban girls | Rural boys | Rural girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of children |
633 |
512 |
823 |
665 |
| Number of children with breastfeeding initiated during first hour |
254 (40%) |
251 (49%) |
291 (35%) |
270 (40%) |
| Number of children with breastfeeding initiated during first 24 hours | 272 (43%) | 351 (68.5%) | 414 (50.3%) | 328 (49.3%) |
