Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2002
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,154 | 117,118 | 50.5 | 46.8 - 54.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 881 | 89,855 | 48.0 | 43.9 - 52.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 116 | 10,626 | 44.1 | 31.6 - 56.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 46 | 4,383 | 62.0 | 43.5 - 80.6 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 12,254 | 70.2 | 59.5 - 81.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 59 | 7,721 | 31.4 | 16.8 - 46.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 197 | 22,034 | 49.1 | 40.2 - 58.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 649 | 63,813 | 51.3 | 46.5 - 56.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 249 | 23,550 | 55.8 | 47.9 - 63.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 126 | 16,974 | 41.1 | 29.8 - 52.4 |
| High school graduate | 325 | 33,412 | 40.1 | 33.4 - 46.9 |
| More than high school | 689 | 65,065 | 57.5 | 53.0 - 62.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 868 | 86,884 | 54.9 | 50.8 - 59.0 |
| Not Married | 286 | 30,234 | 37.9 | 30.4 - 45.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 837 | 83,168 | 53.5 | 49.3 - 57.7 |
| On Medicaid | 317 | 33,950 | 43.2 | 35.9 - 50.4 |
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.
