Globally, _____ accounts for 30 to 50% of HIV transmission in newborns.

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Breast-feeding is a common mode of transmission of HIV from mother to child, accounting for 30 to 50% of cases globally. Other modes of transmission include during pregnancy, delivery, and through blood during childbirth or breastfeeding. Cesarean delivery and lack of immunization can also have an impact on HIV transmission, but they are not as significant as breastfeeding. Mother-infant contact after birth is important for bonding and supporting the health of the newborn, but it does not increase the risk of HIV transmission if proper precautions are taken.

Globally, _____ Accounts for 30 to 50% of HIV Transmission