Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2001
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,196 | 118,334 | 55.3 | 51.8 - 58.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 930 | 92,480 | 52.3 | 48.3 - 56.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 106 | 9,529 | 51.7 | 38.9 - 64.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 47 | 4,040 | 77.6 | 61.6 - 93.6 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 12,285 | 73.2 | 63.2 - 83.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 98 | 10,280 | 41.4 | 28.7 - 54.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 193 | 21,003 | 36.2 | 27.9 - 44.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 653 | 63,890 | 59.7 | 55.0 - 64.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 252 | 23,162 | 66.6 | 59.3 - 73.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 163 | 16,057 | 42.1 | 32.0 - 52.1 |
| High school graduate | 334 | 36,532 | 43.6 | 37.0 - 50.2 |
| More than high school | 684 | 64,399 | 65.4 | 61.1 - 69.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 889 | 86,707 | 62.6 | 58.7 - 66.5 |
| Not Married | 307 | 31,627 | 35.1 | 28.1 - 42.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 874 | 85,990 | 59.8 | 55.8 - 63.8 |
| On Medicaid | 322 | 32,344 | 43.2 | 36.2 - 50.3 |
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.
