Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,138 | 114,171 | 51.8 | 48.2 - 55.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 790 | 81,525 | 47.8 | 43.5 - 52.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 114 | 10,871 | 47.5 | 33.8 - 61.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 64 | 5,579 | 79.2 | 66.5 - 91.9 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 16,196 | 65.7 | 56.5 - 74.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 76 | 8,132 | 36.2 | 21.1 - 51.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 201 | 20,205 | 43.3 | 34.4 - 52.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 613 | 61,419 | 58.1 | 53.3 - 63.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 248 | 24,415 | 48.3 | 40.5 - 56.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 164 | 16,756 | 41.7 | 31.6 - 51.7 |
| High school graduate | 241 | 25,347 | 35.4 | 27.8 - 43.0 |
| More than high school | 723 | 70,833 | 59.8 | 55.4 - 64.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 774 | 78,402 | 56.3 | 52.0 - 60.6 |
| Not Married | 364 | 35,769 | 42.1 | 35.3 - 48.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 738 | 72,658 | 55.4 | 50.9 - 59.8 |
| On Medicaid | 400 | 41,513 | 45.7 | 39.3 - 52.0 |
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.
