| Characteristic | Share of individuals |
|---|---|
| Helps build immunity / antibodies passed on from mother | 69% |
| Reduced likelihood of asthma / eczema / other allergies | 25% |
| Breastmilk is more nutritious / more vitamins | 24% |
| Less wind/colic / fewer stomach/digestive problems | 13% |
| Reduces chance of (childhood/later) obesity | 12% |
| Better growth and development, improves intelligence | 8% |
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Release date
November 2012
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
2010
Number of respondents
11,780 respondents
Special properties
All Stage one mothers
Method of interview
Questionnaire
Supplementary notes
The Infant Feeding Survey is conducted in the United Kingdom every five years. As such, the latest survey was conducted in 2015, with results expected to be released in 2017.
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