Trends and determinants in breastfeeding among Korean infants (2007–2021): a nationwide study using the National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children
Breastfeeding rates in South Korea have declined significantly over the past decade, with disparities observed in preterm, low birth weight, and multiple-birth infants as well as and rural or lower-income households. Targeted interventions including enhanced prenatal education, postnatal support, and community-based initiatives are necessary to improve breastfeeding rates.
Authors
- Woo Ryoung Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1758-2444)
- Son Moon Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3743-3307)
- Hye Jung Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5346-7278)
- Jeung Min Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2237-4743)
- Minwoong Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5162-3641)
- Eui Kyung Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2192-2648)
Institutions
- Korea University (KR)
- Korea University Medical Center (KR)
- Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul (KR)
- Inje University Busan Paik Hospital (KR)
- National Medical Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.00857
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.12
Funders
- Korea University Guro Hospital