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77% of US Moms Breast-Feed

Percentage highest in survey's history; rise greatest among African-Americans

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 30, 2008 7:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – About 77% of new mothers breast-feed, the highest percentage since the CDC began taking surveys 20 years ago. The agency cites public-awareness campaigns about its health benefits for the rise, noting that only 60% of mothers breast-fed in 1994, the AP reports. Changing cultural attitudes...   Read full story »

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