Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,070 | 112,264 | 53.6 | 49.9 - 57.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 751 | 80,223 | 51.6 | 47.3 - 56.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 103 | 9,779 | 43.8 | 29.5 - 58.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 70 | 6,856 | 73.5 | 60.0 - 87.0 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 15,406 | 61.3 | 51.2 - 71.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 45 | 4,961 | 31.2 | 13.5 - 48.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 198 | 19,980 | 47.1 | 37.8 - 56.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 600 | 64,512 | 54.3 | 49.4 - 59.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 227 | 22,811 | 62.4 | 54.7 - 70.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 130 | 14,980 | 43.3 | 32.2 - 54.4 |
| High school graduate | 230 | 24,677 | 43.0 | 34.7 - 51.2 |
| More than high school | 706 | 72,172 | 59.2 | 54.8 - 63.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 709 | 75,390 | 59.7 | 55.3 - 64.0 |
| Not Married | 361 | 36,874 | 41.3 | 34.6 - 48.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 679 | 71,969 | 57.5 | 53.0 - 62.0 |
| On Medicaid | 391 | 40,296 | 46.7 | 40.1 - 53.2 |
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.
