New Zealand children who have been exclusively breastfed until at least six months old
By gender and neighbourhood deprivation, year ended June 2024, % of children within group
Gender | Category | % of children aged 6 months-5 years within group |
---|---|---|
Male | Quintile 1 | 12.1% |
Female | Quintile 1 | 14.9% |
Male | Quintile 2 | 9.4% |
Female | Quintile 2 | 18% |
Male | Quintile 3 | 6.2% |
Female | Quintile 3 | 6.9% |
Male | Quintile 4 | 11.5% |
Female | Quintile 4 | 15.3% |
Male | Quintile 5 | 14.1% |
Female | Quintile 5 | 11.4% |