Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 956 | 108,780 | 56.6 | 52.7 - 60.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 657 | 77,830 | 56.0 | 51.3 - 60.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 91 | 9,848 | 41.4 | 28.1 - 54.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 4,463 | 79.5 | 63.8 - 95.1 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 16,639 | 62.7 | 52.8 - 72.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 58 | 7,405 | 33.3 | 16.9 - 49.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 162 | 20,901 | 44.8 | 35.2 - 54.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 560 | 62,716 | 60.4 | 55.4 - 65.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 176 | 17,758 | 67.0 | 58.3 - 75.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 126 | 16,829 | 55.9 | 44.3 - 67.5 |
| High school graduate | 206 | 24,304 | 40.1 | 31.9 - 48.3 |
| More than high school | 624 | 67,646 | 62.8 | 58.1 - 67.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 602 | 64,438 | 66.4 | 61.8 - 71.0 |
| Not Married | 354 | 44,342 | 42.5 | 36.0 - 49.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 576 | 63,382 | 62.0 | 57.1 - 66.8 |
| On Medicaid | 380 | 45,397 | 49.2 | 42.7 - 55.7 |
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.
