Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,175 | 119,314 | 56.9 | 53.3 - 60.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 914 | 92,570 | 54.3 | 50.2 - 58.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 124 | 11,032 | 48.5 | 36.0 - 61.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 40 | 3,918 | 88.0 | 73.5 - 100 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 11,794 | 75.4 | 65.0 - 85.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 95 | 11,325 | 45.0 | 31.5 - 58.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 190 | 22,792 | 53.8 | 45.0 - 62.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 643 | 62,850 | 56.5 | 51.7 - 61.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 247 | 22,347 | 67.4 | 60.0 - 74.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 143 | 17,635 | 54.1 | 43.1 - 65.2 |
| High school graduate | 333 | 36,697 | 42.4 | 35.9 - 48.9 |
| More than high school | 690 | 63,847 | 65.8 | 61.4 - 70.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 847 | 83,110 | 60.2 | 56.1 - 64.3 |
| Not Married | 328 | 36,204 | 49.5 | 42.2 - 56.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 872 | 85,811 | 57.0 | 52.9 - 61.1 |
| On Medicaid | 303 | 33,503 | 56.8 | 49.5 - 64.1 |
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.


