Goal
Increase rates of exclusive breastfeeding during the course of the first six months of life from 83% to at least 90%
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Public Health Nutrition Association
| Verification status | Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Low Find out more |
| Progress status | No response See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - LOOK ANSWER TO G1.5 |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | Infants at the first 6 months of age |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Duration | January, 2022 - January, 2027 |
Goal action plan
1.Strengthening governance, multisectoral coordination and partnership
2.Equitable increase in access to quality health and nutrition care and services including the management of malnutrition in all its forms
3.Increased availability and access to nutritious, safe and nutritious food for all Canadians diversified
4.Strengthening social protection, resilience and response to emergencies, and natural disasters
5.Promotion of practices for optimal nutrition, hygiene and sanitation
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Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | % Of Infants Up To 6 Months Of Age Who Are Exclusively Breastfed |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | Progress will be assessed using the Public Health Association Survey conducted every three years |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 83% | ||
| Progress report | No response | ||
| Target | January, 2027 | 90% |
Nutrition Action Classification
Enabling
- Financial
- Operational
- Leadership and governance
- Research monitoring and data
Policy
- Food environment
- Food supply chain
- Consumer knowledge
- Nutrition care services
Impact
- Undernutrition
- Diet
- Obesity and diet-related NCDs
- Food and nutrition security
