The Department of Health's effort in promoting breast milk has produced fruitful results as surveys show a rising trend in the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding in Hong Kong.
The department's Senior Medical & Health Officer Dr Lo Yim-chong said the exclusive breastfeeding rate - the percentage of mothers who give their newborns breast milk only - rose to 12% in 2004 from 6% in 1997.
The rate of mothers who have ever breastfed also climbed, from 50% in 1997 to 69% in 2004. However, Dr Lo pointed out there is still room for an increase, considering the higher rates reported in some countries.
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