Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,161 | 117,318 | 57.4 | 53.8 - 61.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 884 | 89,150 | 56.7 | 52.6 - 60.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 117 | 11,131 | 44.6 | 32.2 - 57.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 58 | 6,168 | 69.5 | 53.7 - 85.3 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 10,869 | 69.1 | 57.7 - 80.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 74 | 9,132 | 36.6 | 22.0 - 51.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 21,259 | 41.7 | 32.9 - 50.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 630 | 62,774 | 63.7 | 59.0 - 68.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 263 | 24,154 | 62.6 | 55.2 - 70.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 157 | 17,768 | 42.0 | 31.8 - 52.3 |
| High school graduate | 310 | 32,219 | 48.7 | 41.4 - 56.1 |
| More than high school | 679 | 65,114 | 64.7 | 60.4 - 69.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 838 | 82,669 | 62.6 | 58.6 - 66.7 |
| Not Married | 323 | 34,648 | 44.9 | 37.8 - 52.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 819 | 79,942 | 62.9 | 58.7 - 67.0 |
| On Medicaid | 342 | 37,376 | 45.7 | 38.8 - 52.6 |
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.
