NI Life and Times Survey

Year: 2019
Module: Breastfeeding
Variable: BENBF6

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the benefits associated with breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer in women.

	%
Agree strongly	5
Agree	25
Disagree	7
Disagree strongly	5
Don't know	57

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Agree strongly	3	7
Agree	19	30
Disagree	5	9
Disagree strongly	2	8
Don't know	72	45

Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Agree strongly	2	7	9	7	3	3
Agree	26	24	25	26	24	26
Disagree	4	8	8	9	10	5
Disagree strongly	5	9	8	4	4	3
Don't know	63	53	50	54	58	63

Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Agree strongly	7	4	5
Agree	25	26	23
Disagree	8	7	8
Disagree strongly	6	5	6
Don't know	55	58	59

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