Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,175 | 119,314 | 49.7 | 46.1 - 53.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 914 | 92,570 | 47.6 | 43.5 - 51.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 124 | 11,032 | 44.1 | 31.6 - 56.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 40 | 3,918 | 76.9 | 59.6 - 94.1 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 11,794 | 62.6 | 50.3 - 74.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 95 | 11,325 | 38.0 | 24.8 - 51.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 190 | 22,792 | 44.2 | 35.3 - 53.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 643 | 62,850 | 49.0 | 44.2 - 53.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 247 | 22,347 | 63.3 | 55.7 - 70.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 143 | 17,635 | 43.7 | 32.5 - 54.8 |
| High school graduate | 333 | 36,697 | 36.6 | 30.3 - 43.0 |
| More than high school | 690 | 63,847 | 58.5 | 53.9 - 63.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 847 | 83,110 | 54.3 | 50.2 - 58.4 |
| Not Married | 328 | 36,204 | 39.2 | 32.0 - 46.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 872 | 85,811 | 50.1 | 46.0 - 54.3 |
| On Medicaid | 303 | 33,503 | 48.6 | 41.2 - 56.1 |
This report excludes respondents whose baby has died or is not living with them.
Detailed definition of indicator
Technical Notes
- Respondents - The number of mothers who responded to this question.
- Estimated Population Affected - Number of mothers/infants with characteristic or condition.
