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. 2019 Feb 8;11(2):e4039. doi: 10.7759/cureus.4039

Table 5. Frequency of Duration of Breastfeeding on the Basis of Socioeconomic Status (SES) of Mothers.

Duration of breastfeeding Socioeconomic status (SES) of mothers (%)
  Low SES Moderate SES High SES
 Never Breastfed 6.96 2.43 3.79
Short Duration (ceased before 2 months of age) 8.22 4.06 6.32
Intermediate Duration (ceased breastfeeding after 2 months but before 4 months) 4.43 8.13 3.79
Prolonged Partial (Breastfed for 4 months or more with supplementary feed or solid started before 4 months) 12.65 17.88 13.92
Prolonged Exclusive (breastfed for 4 months or more with supplementary feed or solid started at 4 months or later) 67.72 67.47 72.15