National Immunization Survey,United States, 2004-2008: This report found that non-Hispanic blacks had a lower prevalence of breastfeeding initiation than non-Hispanic whites in all but two states; Hispanics generally had a lower prevalence than non-Hispanic whites in western states and a higher prevalence in eastern states. Most states were not assembly the Healthy People 2010 targets for breastfeeding duration for any racial/ethnic group. Breastfeeding should be promoted through comprehensive clinical and social supports starting in pregnancy, and including the birth,delivery, and postpartum periods.
Source: cdc.gov