Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,024 | 114,663 | 49.0 | 45.1 - 52.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 807 | 89,142 | 46.1 | 41.8 - 50.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 86 | 7,763 | 34.7 | 21.1 - 48.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 51 | 4,875 | 75.6 | 59.3 - 92.0 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 12,883 | 67.3 | 54.5 - 80.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 63 | 8,063 | 32.7 | 18.2 - 47.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 160 | 21,249 | 34.7 | 25.7 - 43.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 566 | 60,945 | 49.2 | 44.0 - 54.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 235 | 24,407 | 66.2 | 58.5 - 73.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 130 | 18,130 | 43.3 | 32.0 - 54.5 |
| High school graduate | 240 | 29,534 | 30.3 | 23.2 - 37.4 |
| More than high school | 648 | 65,498 | 58.8 | 54.1 - 63.5 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 718 | 76,670 | 55.4 | 50.9 - 59.9 |
| Not Married | 306 | 37,993 | 36.0 | 29.0 - 43.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 712 | 74,986 | 52.4 | 47.8 - 56.9 |
| On Medicaid | 312 | 39,678 | 42.6 | 35.5 - 49.6 |
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.
