Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026), Editorials
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)

Comparative Reflections on Breastfeeding Indicators: Insights from NFHS-5 and NFHS-6

Editorials
Published 03-07-2026
Prarthana Kharod Patel
Department of Paediatrics, GCS Medical College, India image/svg+xml
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Exclusive Breastfeeding
NFHS-5
NFHS-6

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Kharod Patel P. Comparative Reflections on Breastfeeding Indicators: Insights from NFHS-5 and NFHS-6. JPCHR. 2026;2(1):e26070301. doi:10.63486/jpchr.26070301
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Abstract

NFHS-6 highlights encouraging improvements in maternal and child healthcare utilization but reveals a concerning decline in exclusive breastfeeding compared with NFHS-5. This editorial discusses the implications of these contrasting trends, emphasizing the need to strengthen breastfeeding support, quality of care, and evidence-based public health interventions to sustain gains in child health.

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International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS). National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), 2023-2024: Fact Sheets. Mumbai, India: 2026.

Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI). The Rationale for BFHI-India 2026; https://www.bfhi-india.in/the-rationale-for-bfhi-india (accessed June 28, 2026).

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