Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2001
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,196 | 118,334 | 45.8 | 42.3 - 49.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 930 | 92,480 | 43.1 | 39.2 - 46.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 106 | 9,529 | 36.9 | 24.5 - 49.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 47 | 4,040 | 68.7 | 51.2 - 86.1 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 12,285 | 66.1 | 55.4 - 76.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 98 | 10,280 | 23.6 | 12.8 - 34.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 193 | 21,003 | 26.3 | 18.7 - 33.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 653 | 63,890 | 51.1 | 46.4 - 55.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 252 | 23,162 | 58.9 | 51.4 - 66.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 163 | 16,057 | 32.6 | 23.1 - 42.1 |
| High school graduate | 334 | 36,532 | 35.7 | 29.4 - 42.1 |
| More than high school | 684 | 64,399 | 55.0 | 50.4 - 59.5 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 889 | 86,707 | 53.0 | 49.0 - 57.0 |
| Not Married | 307 | 31,627 | 26.1 | 19.7 - 32.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 874 | 85,990 | 49.7 | 45.6 - 53.7 |
| On Medicaid | 322 | 32,344 | 35.6 | 28.8 - 42.4 |
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.
