Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 961 | 111,205 | 53.8 | 49.7 - 57.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 661 | 77,213 | 51.3 | 46.6 - 56.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 93 | 10,099 | 36.2 | 22.6 - 49.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 5,328 | 81.6 | 68.8 - 94.4 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 18,564 | 65.5 | 55.6 - 75.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 74 | 9,687 | 23.3 | 10.7 - 35.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 150 | 20,934 | 39.6 | 30.0 - 49.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 547 | 62,810 | 60.5 | 55.4 - 65.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 190 | 17,775 | 63.1 | 53.9 - 72.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 155 | 18,836 | 40.5 | 30.2 - 50.9 |
| High school graduate | 190 | 24,869 | 44.0 | 34.9 - 53.1 |
| More than high school | 610 | 66,996 | 60.8 | 56.0 - 65.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 617 | 69,979 | 62.2 | 57.5 - 67.0 |
| Not Married | 344 | 41,226 | 39.4 | 32.5 - 46.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 600 | 67,853 | 57.7 | 52.7 - 62.6 |
| On Medicaid | 361 | 43,351 | 47.6 | 40.9 - 54.4 |
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.
