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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Infant Feeding Survey, 1995

Variable Details

VariableFEEDPLM1
Labelto feedplm5 "Why chose feeding method"
Responses
1 Others help 846
2 Embarrassed 99
3 Uncomfortable 629
4 Put off by oth 46
5 See amount 71
6 Medical 94
7 Work 137
8 Previous exp 643
9 Less tiring 64
10 Other 34
11 No reason 51
12 97
13 35
14 15
15 1
20 Best for baby 3666
21 Convenient 156
22 Bond 96
23 Natural 235
24 Friends/rel 38
25 Health profs 62
26 Cheaper 85
27 Lose weight 12
28 Previous exp 465
29 Own health 5
30 Other 25
31 No reason 12
32 43
40 Top up feeds 66
41 Used to bottle 13
42 Painful breasts 1
43 Not enough milk 1
44 Other 10
45 No reason 5
46 13
98 633
-9 626
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationInfant Feeding Survey, 1995
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