Table 3.
Summary of annual breastfeeding rates and maternal mortality attributed to inadequate breastfeeding by country
| Country | EBF 0-5 months (%)a | Continued BF to 2 years (%)b | Number of maternal deaths averted by current BF rates | Additional maternal deaths avertible if 90% of women BF for 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 73.5 | 50.40 | 29 | 31 |
| Indonesia | 41.50 | 55.30 | 1279 | 803 |
| Laos | 40.4 | 40.00 | 12 | 11 |
| Myanmar | 24.09 | 62.28 | 216 | 81 |
| Thailand | 15.11 | 18.18 | 109 | 406 |
| Timor-Leste | 51.5 | 63.70 | 2 | 3 |
| Viet Nam | 24.03 | 21.80 | 102 | 371 |
| TOTAL | 1749 | 1706 |
aLatest DHS and MICS survey in each country.