During World Breastfeeding Week, WHO/Europe highlights Sweden’s experience in gathering data to understand the reasons behind its declining breastfeeding rates. 2 online surveys conducted in 2020 in the region of Skåne showed that the local population is unaware of the health benefits breastfeeding gives for both the child and mother, and that infant feeding services need more coordination. This helped Swedish authorities to update local practices and reimplement WHO-recommended tools.
How data can support policies to protect, promote and support breastfeeding: Swedish experience
