Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,361 | 110,464 | 68.6 | 65.5 - 71.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 354 | 29,550 | 77.2 | 72.1 - 82.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 322 | 24,311 | 69.0 | 62.2 - 75.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 229 | 18,013 | 62.5 | 54.8 - 70.2 |
| Hispanic | 456 | 38,589 | 64.6 | 59.1 - 70.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 79 | 8,715 | 43.0 | 28.0 - 58.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 221 | 18,725 | 66.3 | 58.9 - 73.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 742 | 60,093 | 70.6 | 66.7 - 74.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 319 | 22,930 | 75.0 | 69.2 - 80.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 319 | 25,245 | 58.6 | 51.6 - 65.6 |
| High school graduate | 290 | 25,354 | 70.0 | 63.5 - 76.5 |
| More than high school | 749 | 59,721 | 72.2 | 68.2 - 76.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 762 | 61,492 | 74.4 | 70.7 - 78.1 |
| Not Married | 599 | 48,972 | 61.4 | 56.3 - 66.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 591 | 45,521 | 72.6 | 68.2 - 77.1 |
| On Medicaid | 769 | 64,797 | 65.7 | 61.5 - 70.0 |
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.
