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Breastfeeding Report Card for the US Provisional Data for 2010 Births and Healthy People 2020 Goals6,7
| Ever Breastfed | Breastfed at 6 mo | Breastfed at 12 mo | Exclusively Breastfed at 3 mo | Exclusively Breastfed at 6 mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Statesa | 76.5 | 49.0 | 27.0 | 37.7 | 16.4 |
| Healthy People 2020 Goals | 81.9 | 60.6 | 34.1 | 46.2 | 25.5 |
On average, the state-specific rates reported here have a margin of error of ±8.4 percentage points, based on a 95% confidence interval.
