Table 4 Prevalence of PEM by breastfeeding pattern
Breastfeeding pattern | Prevalence | 95% Confidence Intervals |
|---|---|---|
(%) | ||
Exclusive breast feeding for 0–3 months | 18.9 | 11.2 - 26.6 |
Predominant breastfeeding 0–3 months | 48.6 | 38.8 – 58.4 |
Predominant breastfeeding 4–6 months | 24.3 | 15.9 – 32.7 |
Breast milk substitutes | 8.1 | 2.7 – 13.5 |