Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,317 | 219,243 | 62.7 | 60.2 - 65.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,011 | 107,380 | 61.8 | 58.1 - 65.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 413 | 34,160 | 61.1 | 54.7 - 67.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 294 | 22,476 | 65.9 | 59.0 - 72.8 |
| Hispanic | 599 | 55,228 | 64.1 | 59.2 - 68.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 137 | 16,120 | 38.6 | 27.5 - 49.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 383 | 39,625 | 54.9 | 48.6 - 61.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,302 | 122,810 | 65.4 | 62.2 - 68.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 495 | 40,688 | 71.5 | 66.5 - 76.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 445 | 42,074 | 57.5 | 51.2 - 63.8 |
| High school graduate | 496 | 49,659 | 55.4 | 50.0 - 60.8 |
| More than high school | 1,373 | 127,368 | 67.2 | 64.1 - 70.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,364 | 125,930 | 70.3 | 67.3 - 73.3 |
| Not Married | 953 | 93,314 | 52.4 | 48.3 - 56.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,167 | 108,904 | 66.4 | 63.0 - 69.8 |
| On Medicaid | 1,149 | 110,195 | 58.9 | 55.3 - 62.6 |
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.
