New Zealand children who have been exclusively breastfed until at least four months old
By gender and neighbourhood deprivation, year ended June 2024, % of children within group
Gender | Category | % of children aged 4 months-5 years within group |
---|---|---|
Male | Quintile 1 | 58.8% |
Female | Quintile 1 | 62% |
Male | Quintile 2 | 47.6% |
Female | Quintile 2 | 67.6% |
Male | Quintile 3 | 58.3% |
Female | Quintile 3 | 66.9% |
Male | Quintile 4 | 58.4% |
Female | Quintile 4 | 47.7% |
Male | Quintile 5 | 53.2% |
Female | Quintile 5 | 45.2% |