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Distribution of children with positive history of non-nutritive sucking habits according to breastfeeding duration
| Breastfeeding groups | Number (%) of children | Number (%) of positive history of non-nutritive sucking |
|---|---|---|
| G1 (non-breastfed) | 119 (100%) | 97 (81.5%) |
| G2 (shorter than 6 months) | 720 (100%) | 559 (77.6%) |
| G3 (interruption between 6 and 12 months) | 312 (100%) | 180 (57.7%) |
| G4 (longer than 12 months) | 226 (100%) | 38 (16.8%) |
| Sum of groups | 1,377 (100%) | 874 (63.5%) |
