Glossary
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Proportion of children born in the last 24 months who were put to the breast within one hour of birth.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Enumeration block ( EB )
EB is a geographical area which is artificially created for fieldwork and has specific boundaries. Each EB consists of 80 to 120 living quarters (LQ). All EB is formed within gazetted boundaries namely within administrative districts, mukim or local authorities
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Ever breastfed
Proportion of children born in the last 24 months who were ever breastfed.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Ever used family planning
Consists of ever married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who have ever used any method of family planning.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Exclusive breastfeeding under 6 months
Proportion of infants 0–5 months of age who are fed exclusively with breast milk (source of nutrition is solely on breast milk).
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB
Extended family household
A household that consists of a nuclear family, including parents or married children or related members. Comprises a husband, wife, children and grandfather, grandmother or other relatives.
Source: Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2014, NPFDB