About how many mothers in the United States and Canada breast-feed their babies?

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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 83.2% of American mothers breast-feed their babies at birth, but the number decreases to around 57.6% at 6 months and 35.9% at 12 months. In Canada, the breastfeeding initiation rate is similar, around 90%, but the number decreases to around 26% at 6 months and 16% at 12 months. Therefore, choice A) "About 70%" is the closest approximation to the percentage of mothers who breastfeed their babies in the United States and Canada.

About How Many Mothers in the United States and Canada