Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2002
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,154 | 117,118 | 59.5 | 55.9 - 63.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 881 | 89,855 | 57.8 | 53.7 - 61.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 116 | 10,626 | 50.3 | 37.8 - 62.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 46 | 4,383 | 73.2 | 56.0 - 90.3 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 12,254 | 75.2 | 64.9 - 85.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 59 | 7,721 | 45.8 | 30.0 - 61.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 197 | 22,034 | 58.6 | 49.8 - 67.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 649 | 63,813 | 60.3 | 55.5 - 65.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 249 | 23,550 | 62.8 | 55.1 - 70.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 126 | 16,974 | 46.4 | 35.0 - 57.9 |
| High school graduate | 325 | 33,412 | 48.7 | 41.9 - 55.6 |
| More than high school | 689 | 65,065 | 67.9 | 63.6 - 72.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 868 | 86,884 | 63.9 | 59.9 - 67.9 |
| Not Married | 286 | 30,234 | 46.9 | 39.3 - 54.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 837 | 83,168 | 63.0 | 58.9 - 67.0 |
| On Medicaid | 317 | 33,950 | 51.0 | 43.7 - 58.3 |
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.
