This statistic displays the results of a survey on awareness of the health benefits associated with breast feeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2005 and 2010. According to the results of the survey in 2010, 75 percent of individuals were aware of the health benefits and able to name a benefit.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the knowledge of health benefits for baby associated with breast feeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010. According to the results of the survey 69 percent of respondents know that breastfeeding benefits baby by helping to build immunity and antibodies passed on from the mother.

This data originates from the Public Health Outcomes tool currently presents data for available indicators for upper tier local authority levels, collated by Public Health England (PHE).

The data currently published here are the baselines for the Public Health Outcomes Framework, together with more recent data where these are available. The baseline period is 2010 or equivalent, unless these data are unavailable or not deemed to be of sufficient quality. The first data were published in this tool as an official statistics release in November 2012. Future official statistics updates will be published as part of a quarterly update cycle in August, November, February and May.

The definition, rationale, source information, and methodology for each indicator can be found within the spreadsheet.

Data included in the spreadsheet:

0.1i - Healthy life expectancy at birth
0.1ii - Life Expectancy at birth
0.1ii - Life Expectancy at 65
0.2i - Slope index of inequality in life expectancy at birth based on national deprivation deciles within England
0.2ii - Number of upper tier local authorities for which the local slope index of inequality in life expectancy (as defined in 0.2iii) has decreased
0.2iii - Slope index of inequality in life expectancy at birth within English local authorities, based on local deprivation deciles within each area
0.2iv - Gap in life expectancy at birth between each local authority and England as a whole
0.2v - Slope index of inequality in healthy life expectancy at birth based on national deprivation deciles within England
1.01i - Children in poverty (all dependent children under 20)
1.01ii - Children in poverty (under 16s)
1.02i - School Readiness: The percentage of children achieving a good level of development at the end of reception
1.02i - School Readiness: The percentage of children with free school meal status achieving a good level of development at the end of reception
1.02ii - School Readiness: The percentage of Year 1 pupils achieving the expected level in the phonics screening check
1.02ii - School Readiness: The percentage of Year 1 pupils with free school meal status achieving the expected level in the phonics screening check
1.03 - Pupil absence
1.04 - First time entrants to the youth justice system
1.05 - 16-18 year olds not in education employment or training
1.06i - Adults with a learning disability who live in stable and appropriate accommodation
1.06ii - % of adults in contact with secondary mental health services who live in stable and appropriate accommodation
1.07 - People in prison who have a mental illness or a significant mental illness
1.08i - Gap in the employment rate between those with a long-term health condition and the overall employment rate
1.08ii - Gap in the employment rate between those with a learning disability and the overall employment rate
1.08iii - Gap in the employment rate for those in contact with secondary mental health services and the overall employment rate
1.09i - Sickness absence - The percentage of employees who had at least one day off in the previous week
1.09ii - Sickness absence - The percent of working days lost due to sickness absence
1.10 - Killed and seriously injured (KSI) casualties on England's roads
1.11 - Domestic Abuse
1.12i - Violent crime (including sexual violence) - hospital admissions for violence
1.12ii - Violent crime (including sexual violence) - violence offences per 1,000 population
1.12iii- Violent crime (including sexual violence) - Rate of sexual offences per 1,000 population
1.13i - Re-offending levels - percentage of offenders who re-offend
1.13ii - Re-offending levels - average number of re-offences per offender
1.14i - The rate of complaints about noise
1.14ii - The percentage of the population exposed to road, rail and air transport noise of 65dB(A) or more, during the daytime
1.14iii - The percentage of the population exposed to road, rail and air transport noise of 55 dB(A) or more during the night-time
1.15i - Statutory homelessness - homelessness acceptances
1.15ii - Statutory homelessness - households in temporary accommodation
1.16 - Utilisation of outdoor space for exercise/health reasons
1.17 - Fuel Poverty
1.18i - Social Isolation: % of adult social care users who have as much social contact as they would like
1.18ii - Social Isolation: % of adult carers who have as much social contact as they would like
1.19i - Older people's perception of community safety - safe in local area during the day
1.19ii - Older people's perception of community safety - safe in local area after dark
1.19iii - Older people's perception of community safety - safe in own home at night
2.01 - Low birth weight of term babies
2.02i - Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding initiation
2.02ii - Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding prevalence at 6-8 weeks after birth
2.03 - Smoking status at time of delivery
2.04 - Under 18 conceptions
2.04 - Under 18 conceptions: conceptions in those aged under 16
2.06i - Excess weight in 4-5 and 10-11 year olds - 4-5 year olds
2.06ii - Excess weight in 4-5 and 10-11 year olds - 10-11 year olds
2.07i - Hospital admissions caused by unintentional and deliberate injuries in children (aged 0-14 years)
2.07i - Hospital admissions caused by unintentional and deliberate injuries in children (aged 0-4 years)
2.07ii - Hospital admissions caused by unintentional and deliberate injuries in young people (aged 15-24)
2.08 - Emotional well-being of looked after children
2.12 - Excess Weight in Adults
2.13i - Percentage of physically active and inactive adults - active adults
2.13ii - Percentage of active and inactive adults - inactive adults
2.14 - Smoking Prevalence
2.14 - Smoking prevalence - routine & manual
2.15i - Successful completion of drug treatment - opiate users
2.15ii - Successful completion of drug treatment - non-opiate users
2.17 - Recorded diabetes
2.18 - Alcohol related admissions to hospital
2.19 - Cancer diagnosed at early stage (Experimental Statistics)
2.20i - Cancer screening coverage - breast cancer
2.20ii - Cancer screening coverage - cervical cancer
2.21vii - Access to non-cancer screening programmes - diabetic retinopathy
2.22iii - Cumulative % of the eligible population aged 40-74 offered an NHS Health Check
2.22iv - Cumulative % of the eligible population aged 40-74 offered an NHS Health Check who received an NHS Health Check
2.22v - Cumulative % of the eligible population aged 40-74 who received an NHS Health check
2.23i - Self-reported well-being - people with a low satisfaction score
2.23ii - Self-reported well-being - people with a low worthwhile score
2.23iii - Self-reported well-being - people with a low happiness score
2.23iv - Self-reported well-being - people with a high anxiety score
2.24i - Injuries due to falls in people aged 65 and over (Persons)
2.24i - Injuries due to falls in people aged 65 and over (males/females)
2.24ii - Injuries due to falls in people aged 65 and over - aged 65-79
2.24iii - Injuries due to falls in people aged 65 and over - aged 80+
3.01 - Fraction of mortality attributable to particulate air pollution
3.02i - Chlamydia screening detection rate (15-24 year olds) - Old NCSP data
3.02ii - Chlamydia screening detection rate (15-24 year olds) - CTAD
3.03i - Population vaccination coverage - Hepatitis B (1 year old)
3.03i - Population vaccination coverage - Hepatitis B (2 years old)
3.03iii - Population vaccination coverage - Dtap / IPV / Hib (1 year old)
3.03iii - Population vaccination coverage - Dtap / IPV / Hib (2 years old)
3.03iv - Population vaccination coverage - MenC
3.03v - Population vaccination coverage - PCV
3.03vi - Population vaccination coverage - Hib / MenC booster (2 years old)
3.03vi - Population vaccination coverage - Hib / Men C booster (5 years)
3.03vii - Population vaccination coverage - PCV booster
3.03viii - Population vaccination coverage - MMR for one dose (2 years old)
3.03ix - Population vaccination coverage - MMR for one dose (5 years old)
3.03x - Population vaccination coverage - MMR for two doses (5 years old)
3.03xii - Population vaccination coverage - HPV
3.03xiii - Population vaccination coverage - PPV
3.03xiv - Population vaccination coverage - Flu (aged 65+)
3.03xv - Population vaccination coverage - Flu (at risk individuals)
3.04 - People presenting with HIV at a late stage of infection
3.05i - Treatment completion for TB
3.05ii - Incidence of TB
3.06 - NHS organisations with a board approved sustainable development management plan
4.01 - Infant mortality
4.02 - Tooth decay in children aged 5
4.03 - Mortality rate from causes considered preventable
4.04i - Under 75 mortality rate from all cardiovascular diseases
4.04ii - Under 75 mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases considered preventable
4.05i - Under 75 mortality rate from cancer
4.05ii - Under 75 mortality rate from cancer considered preventable
4.06i - Under 75 mortality rate from liver disease
4.06ii - Under 75 mortality rate from liver disease considered preventable
4.07i - Under 75 mortality rate from respiratory disease
4.07ii - Under 75 mortality rate from respiratory disease considered preventable
4.08 - Mortality from communicable diseases
4.09 - Excess under 75 mortality rate in adults with serious mental illness
4.10 - Suicide rate
4.11 - Emergency readmissions within 30 days of discharge from hospital
4.12i - Preventable sight loss - age related macular degeneration (AMD)
4.12ii - Preventable sight loss - glaucoma
4.12iii - Preventable sight loss - diabetic eye disease
4.12iv - Preventable sight loss - sight loss certifications
4.14i - Hip fractures in

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the knowledge of health benefits to the mother associated with breast feeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010. According to the results of the survey 67 percent of respondents know that breastfeeding benefits the mother by helping the uterus and the womb to contract, we well as helping the mother to lose weight.

This is a report on deliveries in English NHS hospitals. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2017. For the first time the publication includes data from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset which has been impacted in terms of non-response from providers as they work towards establishing their reporting flows. In 2016-17 MSDS reported 55.9 per cent of the number of deliveries reported in HES based on data submitted by 111 maternity providers. Therefore, caution should be taken when interpreting the data at geographies above reporting organisation level and figures derived from the MSDS data are presented in terms of 'all providers who submitted data to the MSDS' instead of England total figures for 2016-17 This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with breakdowns including the baby's first feed type and the smoking status of women in early pregnancy. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This document will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England.

Note: Following further validation, a couple of changes were needed which meant some findings previously reported in the Infant Feeding Survey 2010: Early Results publication were reported as significant and are now not significant. These related to findings from Tables 4 and 5. These have been corrected in this report, which supersedes those findings from the Early Results.

Summary The Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) has been conducted every five years since 1975. The 2010 IFS was the eighth national survey of infant feeding practices to be conducted. The main aim of the survey was to provide estimates on the incidence, prevalence, and duration of breastfeeding and other feeding practices adopted by mothers in the first eight to ten months after their baby was born.

The survey is based on an initial representative sample of mothers who were selected from all births registered during August and October 2010 in the UK. Three stages of data collection were conducted with Stage 1 being carried out when babies were around four to ten weeks old, Stage 2 when they were around four to six months old, and Stage 3 when they were around eight to ten months old. A total of 10,768 mothers completed and returned all three questionnaires.

A number of new questions were added to the survey in 2010, covering a range of topics including the Healthy Start scheme (a means-tested voucher scheme for pregnant women or mothers with children under 4 years old to help with basic food items), how mothers who had multiple births fed their babies, whether babies were full term or premature, as well as further exploration of the types of problems mothers may have experienced while breastfeeding.

In addition to the main findings covered in this summary, the findings of logistic regression analysis to help understand the impact of various demographic characteristics and other factors on breastfeeding initiation and prevalence at two and six weeks (based on full term babies) can be found in the Appendices.

Mothers are continuing to breastfeed for longer with initiation and prevalence rates showing increases over the last twenty years in the UK. Breastfeeding initiation was higher for babies exposed to early skin-to-skin contact and among mothers from certain demographic groups. However, the proportion of mothers following current guidelines on exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life have remained low since 2005 with only one in a hundred mothers following these guidelines. In terms of formula feeding, there has been a considerable increase in the proportion of mothers following recommended guidelines on making up feeds. Mothers are also introducing solids later.

This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2017-18, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2018. Data is included from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset. As the number of deliveries recorded in the MSDS is only 78 per cent of the number of deliveries recorded in HES, the partial coverage of the MSDS both geographically and over time means that figures from the MSDS should not be interpreted as England level figures for 2017-18. This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with breakdowns including the baby's first feed type and the smoking status of women in early pregnancy. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This document will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England.

Note: (10/12/2010) The Health and Social Care Information Centre initially published the Provider Level Analysis spreadsheet on 18/11/2010. Due to the suppression of small numbers it wasn't possible to calculate method of onset or delivery rates for all providers. Additional information has been added to tables C and D of the Provider Level Analysis allowing estimated rates to be presented. Maternity data The publication includes details of all deliveries taking place in NHS hospitals (in England) excluding home births and those taking place in independent sector hospitals. This includes a wide range of information such as details of how the baby was born (method of delivery), complications, birth weight and gestation. Data for 2009-10 A number of revisions have been made to the size and the presentation of the 2009-10 NHS Maternity Statistics publication. These revisions are intended to bring the publication in line with the National Statistics code of practice and highlight data quality issues to stimulate improvement in the quality of HES maternity data submitted by NHS organisations. For further details on the changes to the table numbers and locations see Appendix A of the maternity explanatory notes. The 2009-10 NHS Maternity Statistics publication will include two downloadable excel files; NHS Maternity Statistics, 2009-10 33 tables and 3 graphs are now available in one excel workbook which includes data on the following; Place of delivery Person conducting delivery Anaesthetics Method of onset and method of delivery Episiotomy Antenatal/postnatal stay Complications Gestation Birth weight Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy Provider level analysis, 2009-10 The purpose of the provider level analysis is to contribute to the improvement of both the quality and coverage of maternity data submitted to HES. It is hoped this will stimulate discussion and ultimately contribute to enhancements in patient care. The provider level analysis provides information at National, strategic health authority, hospital provider and site level (where submitted) relating to: Gestation period in weeks at first antenatal assessment date Gestation length at delivery Method of onset of labour Method of delivery Person conducting delivery Place of delivery Selected maternity statistics Spontaneous deliveries with episiotomy Caesarean with postnatal stay 0-3 days Total caesarean with anaesthetics Unassisted deliveries Please note that an additional data quality note relating to gestation length at delivery was added on 08/01/2014.

This statistic shows the results of a survey on the main reasons for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015. The main reason for individuals breastfeeding are the health benefits for baby, at 85 percent of responses.

This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2021-22, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2022. Data is included from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset. In April 2019 the MSDS transitioned to a new version of the dataset. This version, MSDS v2.0, is an update that introduced a new structure and content - including clinical terminology, in order to meet current clinical practice and incorporate new requirements. It is designed to meet requirements that resulted from the National Maternity Review, which led to the publication of the Better Births report in February 2016. This is the third publication of data from MSDS v2.0 and data from 2019-20 onwards is not directly comparable to data from previous years. This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with breakdowns including the baby's first feed type, birthweight, place of birth, and breastfeeding activity; and the mothers' ethnicity and age at booking. There is also data available in a separate file on breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks. The count of Total Babies includes both live and still births, and previous changes to how Total Babies and Total Deliveries were calculated means that comparisons between 2019-20 MSDS data and later years should be made with care. The MethodfDelivery measure counting babies has been replaced by the DeliveryMethodBabyGroup measure which counts deliveries, and the smoking at booking and folic acid status measures have been renamed - these changes have been made to better align this annual publication with the Maternity Services Monthly Statistics publication. Information on how all measures are constructed can be found in the HES Metadata and MSDS Metadata files provided below. In this publication we have also included an interactive Power BI dashboard to enable users to explore key NHS Maternity Statistics measures. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This report will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England. Any feedback on this publication or dashboard can be provided to enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk, under the subject “NHS Maternity Statistics”.

Source agency: NHS England Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Breastfeeding Indicators

This is a monthly report on publicly funded community services for children, young people and adults using data from the Community Services Data Set (CSDS) reported in England for February 2020. The CSDS is a patient-level dataset and has been developed to help achieve better outcomes for children, young people and adults. It provides data that will be used to commission services in a way that improves health, reduces inequalities, and supports service improvement and clinical quality. These services can include NHS Trusts, health centres, schools, mental health trusts, and local authorities. The data collected in CSDS includes personal and demographic information, diagnoses including long-term conditions and disabilities and care events plus screening activities. These statistics are classified as experimental and should be used with caution. Experimental statistics are new official statistics undergoing evaluation. They are published in order to involve users and stakeholders in their development and as a means to build in quality at an early stage. More information about experimental statistics can be found on the UK Statistics Authority website. We hope this information is helpful and would be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to complete a short customer satisfaction survey. Please use the survey in the related links to provide us with any feedback or suggestions for improving the report.

The European breastfeeding supplies market, valued at €1106.87 million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, coupled with supportive government initiatives promoting breastfeeding practices across Europe, are significant contributors. The rising prevalence of working mothers and the increasing demand for convenient and efficient breastfeeding solutions, such as advanced breast pumps and innovative storage systems, are also fueling market growth. Furthermore, the expanding product portfolio encompassing breast pumps, milk storage containers, feeding bottles designed for breastfeeding babies, and related accessories, caters to a diverse range of parental needs and preferences. The market is segmented by product type (breast pumps, breast milk storage and feeding solutions, and others) and by infant age group (0-6 months and 7-12 months), allowing companies to tailor their offerings to specific market segments. The strong market performance is expected to continue, particularly in major European markets like Germany, the UK, France, and Spain, which are characterized by high levels of disposable income, strong healthcare infrastructure, and increasing adoption of technologically advanced breastfeeding solutions. The market's growth is not without its challenges. Price sensitivity among consumers, particularly in economically constrained regions, could limit market expansion. Furthermore, intense competition among established players and new entrants necessitates continuous innovation and differentiation to maintain market share. However, ongoing advancements in product technology, such as the development of smart breast pumps and improved storage solutions, are expected to mitigate these challenges. Companies are increasingly focusing on digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience and enhance brand visibility, contributing to sustained market growth. The continued focus on improving breastfeeding support systems through educational programs and healthcare initiatives ensures a positive outlook for the European breastfeeding supplies market throughout the forecast period.

FOCUSON**LONDON**2010:**HEALTH**:CHILDREN**AND**YOUNG**PEOPLE**

The health and wellbeing of London’s children and young people is fundamental to the health of the city. The recent Marmot Review of health inequalities noted that “What a child experiences during the early years lays down the foundation for the whole of their life.” The Mayor’s Health Inequality Strategy for London responds to this by challenging all partners in London to create “conditions that lead to better early years experiences”.

This chapter, authored by colleagues at the London Health Observatory, provides recent evidence on the health experience of children and young people in London. The report includes data about the Local Index of Child Wellbeing, infant mortality, breastfeeding, immunisation, injury, childhood obesity, physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, teenage conceptions and sexual health. It reveals many areas of inequality within the city, but also highlights the ways in which London’s children are doing well.

REPORT:

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PRESENTATION:

This interactive presentation about children’s health in London looks into some of the factors that may have an effect on the high childhood obesity figures in London.

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CHART:

This interactive scatterplot allows users to observe the relationship between some of the health indicators in the report with a selection of other socio-economic data for each of London’s 32 boroughs.

Scatterplot

RANKINGS:

An informative regional rankings scorecard has been created showing where London sits in relation to the other English regions on a number of indicators contained within the report.

Rankings

DATA:

All the data contained within the health report and used to create the scatterplot and rankings scorecard can be accessed in this spreadsheet.

FACTS:

Some interesting facts from the report…

● Five boroughs with highest teenage conception rates in 2008:

1. Lambeth – 71.5
2. Lewisham – 68.7
3. Southwark – 68.0
4. Greenwich – 66.7
5. Hackney and City of London – 61.5

-31. Richmond upon Thames – 23.6

-32. Harrow – 23.1

● The percentage of London women who smoke during pregnancy was lower than all other English regions, and around half the England average - one in 13 women in London and one in 7 nationally in 2008/09.

Other interesting facts from the Datastore…

● Five boroughs with the highest rates for children in Year 6 at risk of obesity 2008/09:

1. Southwark – 26.7%
2. Tower Hamlets – 25.7%
3. Lambeth – 25.3%
4. Newham – 24.6%
5. Barking and Dagenham – 24.2%

-31. Bromley – 16.0%

-32. Richmond-upon-Thames – 11.7%

● London has always had the lowest levels of children immunised by their second birthday against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) compared with other regions (since regional data was first available in 1988/89).

Highest – 87 per cent (1995/96) Lowest – 70 per cent (2003/04) Now – 76 per cent (2008/09)

● Five boroughs with the highest rates of hospital admissions due to injury of children (0-17) 2008/09:

1. Hackney – 126.2
2. Tower Hamlets – 123.1
3. Hammersmith and Fulham – 117.7
4. Islington – 115.0
5. Waltham Forest – 112.5

-31. Richmond upon Thames – 63.4

-32. Kingston upon Thames – 40.2

This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2018-19, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. This annual publication covers the financial year ending March 2019. Data is included from both the Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data warehouse and the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS). HES contains records of all admissions, appointments and attendances for patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The HES data used in this publication are called 'delivery episodes'. The MSDS collects records of each stage of the maternity service care pathway in NHS-funded maternity services, and includes information not recorded in HES. The MSDS is a maturing, national-level dataset. The number of deliveries recorded in the MSDS is 91 per cent of the number of deliveries recorded in HES, so the partial coverage of the MSDS both geographically and over time means that figures from the MSDS should not be interpreted as England level figures for 2018-19. This publication shows the number of HES delivery episodes during the period, with a number of breakdowns including by method of onset of labour, delivery method and place of delivery. It also shows the number of MSDS deliveries recorded during the period, with breakdowns including the baby's first feed type and the smoking status of women in early pregnancy. For the first time, this publication contains information about the mother’s weekly alcohol intake at booking appointment and folic acid use from the MSDS. The purpose of this publication is to inform and support strategic and policy-led processes for the benefit of patient care. This document will also be of interest to researchers, journalists and members of the public interested in NHS hospital activity in England. A slight correction has been made to the rates table in tab TC1819 of the HES Provider Analysis file which now derives the correct totals excluding the unknowns. These are the denominators for the respective rates in the table so all the rates have been updated.

In 2024, there were approximately 743 thousand nursing professionals in employment in the United Kingdom. This included midwives, community nurses, specialist nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health nurses, children's nurses, and others. The statistic presents the total number of employed and self-employed nursing and midwifery professionals in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2024.

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Baby Food And Infant Formula Market Size 2025-2029

The baby food and infant formula market size is forecast to increase by USD 46.89 billion at a CAGR of 8.2% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by several key factors. New product launches continue to shape the market landscape, as companies introduce innovative offerings to cater to evolving consumer preferences. Another major trend is the increasing demand for organic baby food products, as parents prioritize the health and well-being of their infants. Organic baby food, which is perceived to be free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, preservatives, hormones, and antibiotics, has gained popularity among parents. However, the market is not without challenges. The number of product recalls has been on the rise, due to concerns over contamination and adulteration. These incidents have heightened consumer awareness and raised the bar for safety and quality standards. Despite these challenges, the market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, fueled by consumer demand and industry innovation.

What will be the Size of the Baby Food And Infant Formula Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market is a significant B2C sector, catering to the essential nutritional needs of infants. According to various national statistical offices, international institutions, and trade associations, the market sizes for baby food and infant formula continue to grow, driven by rising income levels and the increasing population of working mothers and nuclear families.



The infant nutrition sector, including breast milk substitutes, has seen substantial advancements in food technology, such as preservation methods and organic offerings. Trade press and industry reports indicate that healthcare facilities and e-commerce platforms are increasingly important distribution channels. Consumers prioritize baby health and are willing to spend on high-quality, safe, and nutritious options.

How is this Baby Food And Infant Formula Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The baby food and infant formula industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Product

  Infant formula
  Baby food


Type

  Milk formula
  Dried baby food
  Prepared baby food
  Others


Geography

  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan
    South Korea


  Europe

    Germany
    UK
    France


  North America

    Canada
    US


  South America

    Brazil


  Middle East and Africa

By Product Insights

The infant formula segment is estimated to grow significantly during the forecast period.

The market is projected to expand due to the rising number of working mothers and increasing health consciousness among consumers. Infant formula is derived from cow milk and fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and vegetable oils. Casein and whey are the two primary proteins in cow milk, with whey being the main protein in breast milk. While infant formula is altered to contain whey protein, it does not fully replicate the amino acid and protein composition of breast milk. Food safety and hygiene are critical considerations In the production of infant formula, with stringent regulations ensuring compliance. Dried baby food is also gaining popularity due to its longer shelf life compared to traditional packaged food.

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The Infant formula segment was valued at USD 38.4 billion in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

APAC is estimated to contribute 31% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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The market in Asia Pacific (APAC) is projected to witness significant growth due to favorable economic conditions and increasing consumer spending on premium quality products. Organic baby food products are gaining popularity, driving market expansion. The region's major markets are China, India, and Japan, where the growing middle-class population can afford to spend more on nutritious baby food options.

Market Dynamics

Our baby food and infant formula market researchers analyzed the data with 2024 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

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