This statistic displays the results of a survey on the knowledge of health benefits for baby associated with breast feeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010. According to the results of the survey 69 percent of respondents know that breastfeeding benefits baby by helping to build immunity and antibodies passed on from the mother.
Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010
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
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Health and Social Care Information Centre. (November 20, 2012). Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/
Health and Social Care Information Centre. "Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010." Chart. November 20, 2012. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/
Health and Social Care Information Centre. (2012). Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/
Health and Social Care Information Centre. "Share of Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2010." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Nov 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/
Health and Social Care Information Centre, Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010 [Graph], Health and Social Care Information Centre, November 20, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/508639/health-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby-united-kingdom-uk/
