Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity - County Level Breastfeeding Initiation Rates
Birth certificate data from National Vital Statistics System were used to determine the percentage of live infants who initiated breastfeeding. Breastfeeding initiation was defined as receiving any breast milk or colostrum between delivery and discharge from the birth facility or birth certificate completion for home births. These rates are available by county or county equivalent (e.g., independent cities, parishes, boroughs) of the mother’s residence. Visit https://dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov/dnpao-data-trends-maps/?page=local&indicator=0&location=0 to see US and state by state maps.
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[ "009:20" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "DNPAO Public Inquiries", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:dnpaoinfo@cdc.gov" } |
| description | Birth certificate data from National Vital Statistics System were used to determine the percentage of live infants who initiated breastfeeding. Breastfeeding initiation was defined as receiving any breast milk or colostrum between delivery and discharge from the birth facility or birth certificate completion for home births. These rates are available by county or county equivalent (e.g., independent cities, parishes, boroughs) of the mother’s residence. Visit https://dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov/dnpao-data-trends-maps/?page=local&indicator=0&location=0 to see US and state by state maps. |
| distribution |
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| identifier | https://data.cdc.gov/api/views/nqmd-cajs |
| issued | 2026-07-16 |
| keyword |
[ "breastfeeding", "infant health", "nutrition physical activity and weight status" ] |
| landingPage | https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-data/county-initiation/index.html |
| license | https://www.usa.gov/government-works |
| modified | 2026-07-16 |
| programCode |
[ "009:029" ] |
| publisher |
{ "name": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| references |
[ "https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-data/county-initiation/index.html" ] |
| spatial | US Counties |
| theme |
[ "National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion" ] |
| title | Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity - County Level Breastfeeding Initiation Rates |
