Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,161 | 117,318 | 49.2 | 45.6 - 52.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 884 | 89,150 | 48.4 | 44.3 - 52.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 117 | 11,131 | 32.1 | 20.7 - 43.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 58 | 6,168 | 60.8 | 44.6 - 77.1 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 10,869 | 66.5 | 54.8 - 78.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 74 | 9,132 | 19.9 | 7.8 - 31.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 21,259 | 30.6 | 22.4 - 38.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 630 | 62,774 | 57.6 | 52.9 - 62.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 263 | 24,154 | 54.7 | 47.0 - 62.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 157 | 17,768 | 32.5 | 22.8 - 42.3 |
| High school graduate | 310 | 32,219 | 39.4 | 32.3 - 46.6 |
| More than high school | 679 | 65,114 | 57.7 | 53.2 - 62.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 838 | 82,669 | 55.1 | 50.9 - 59.3 |
| Not Married | 323 | 34,648 | 35.0 | 28.2 - 41.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 819 | 79,942 | 55.6 | 51.3 - 59.8 |
| On Medicaid | 342 | 37,376 | 35.6 | 28.9 - 42.2 |
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.
