NI Life and Times Survey

Year: 2019
Module: Breastfeeding
Variable: BENBF7

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

	%
Agree strongly	5
Agree	20
Disagree	8
Disagree strongly	5
Don't know	63

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Agree strongly	2	7
Agree	14	25
Disagree	5	10
Disagree strongly	2	8
Don't know	77	51

Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Agree strongly	2	7	7	6	3	3
Agree	23	18	23	18	16	21
Disagree	4	7	8	13	10	6
Disagree strongly	5	8	7	4	4	2
Don't know	67	60	55	59	66	69

Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Agree strongly	7	3	5
Agree	19	20	18
Disagree	9	7	9
Disagree strongly	6	4	5
Don't know	60	66	64

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