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Detailed explanation-1: -Worldwide, approximately 7.6 million babies each year are not breastfed. The analysis indicates that even though breastmilk saves lives, protects babies and mothers against deadly diseases, and leads to better IQ and educational outcomes, an estimated 21 per cent of babies in high-income countries are never breastfed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sixty percent of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intend to. How long a mother breastfeeds her baby (duration) is influenced by many factors including: Issues with lactation and latching. Concerns about infant nutrition and weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Exclusive breastfeeding at six months (as recommended by the World Health Organization) remained at around 1% The rate of any breastfeeding at six weeks was 55% (rising from 48% in 2005), while at six months it was 34% (rising from 25% in 2005).

Detailed explanation-4: -Timing is everything and it is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery. If your baby is 6 months old or younger, he should be breastfed exclusively. Once your child is over 6 months, continue breastfeeding with safe and healthy complementary foods.

Detailed explanation-5: -40% of babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed. 820, 000 deaths of children under 5 years could be avoided annually with optimal breastfeeding from 0-23 months. 3 in 5 babies are not fed in the first hour of life, known as the “golden hour” for skin to skin contact and the initiation of feeding.