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 |