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Persuading African-American women to breastfeed proves challenging

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Nurses and educators are pushing to encourage breast-feeding throughout the Northeast Health District in Athens, but persuading more African-American women to do so will mean overcoming entrenched attitudes.

"In the U.S., breast-feeding rates differ by race and ethnicity. You see higher rates among Hispanic and educated, higher-income white mothers and [...]