Table 3.
Annual changes in the rates of any breastfeeding at age 6 months and 1 year, according to country income group
| AAAC (95% CI) | p value | Number of countries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any breastfeeding at age 6 months | |||
| All countries | 0·05 (−0·22 to 0·32) | 0·72 | 110 |
| High income | 1·29 (1·12 to 1·45) | <0·0001 | 21 |
| Upper-middle income | 0·59 (−0·12 to 1·31) | 0·10 | 27 |
| Lower-middle income | −0·01 (−0·44 to 0·43) | 0·98 | 32 |
| Low income | −0·07 (−0·11 to −0·03) | <0·0001 | 30 |
| Any breastfeeding at age 1 year | |||
| All countries | −0·01 (−0·27 to 0·25) | 0·93 | 105 |
| High income | 1·14 (0·99 to 1·28) | <0·0001 | 14 |
| Upper-middle income | 0·53 (0·23 to 0·82) | <0·0001 | 29 |
| Lower-middle income | −0·10 (−0·65 to 0·45) | 0·72 | 32 |
| Low income | −0·13 (−0·18 to −0·09) | <0·0001 | 30 |
AAAC=absolute average annual change in percentage points.