Amamentação em crianças menores de 6 meses: análise a partir do sistema nacional de vigilância alimentar e nutricional

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means that an infant receives only breast milk directly from the breast of the mother, or expressed. Depending on the period of prevalence of AME more benefits are conferred to child health and lactating. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among infants aged 0-6 months and their average duration, in the Central West, Northeast, North, Southeast and South of Brazil. Through a longitudinal study held in from 2009 to 2012 . The analyze of this research was held from secondary data provided by SISVAN. Further, methodological parameters for applied purpose, exploratory aim, documental analysis procedure and quantitative analysis. There was established the trend of decreasing prevalence of EBF until 6 months of child’s life in almost all regions. Highest prevalence provision of AME from1 to 4 months are presented in the northeast and southeast; from 4 to 5 months, Midwest and southeast; and from 5 to 6 months in northern and Midwest region. To determine the variations in the period, there was an improvement in prevalence in the northern region (2009 and 2012), and Southern (2012). Despite, improvements in recent decades on the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding. Early weaning is still a public health problem. Advances are still needed on this practice in Brazil, especially in regions where it is undervalued.