Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,024 | 114,663 | 57.8 | 54.0 - 61.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 807 | 89,142 | 53.4 | 49.1 - 57.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 86 | 7,763 | 55.2 | 41.1 - 69.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 51 | 4,875 | 82.9 | 69.5 - 96.3 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 12,883 | 80.6 | 70.0 - 91.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 63 | 8,063 | 38.6 | 23.7 - 53.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 160 | 21,249 | 47.2 | 37.6 - 56.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 566 | 60,945 | 58.3 | 53.2 - 63.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 235 | 24,407 | 72.1 | 64.9 - 79.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 130 | 18,130 | 51.1 | 39.8 - 62.4 |
| High school graduate | 240 | 29,534 | 41.2 | 33.6 - 48.9 |
| More than high school | 648 | 65,498 | 67.3 | 62.8 - 71.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 718 | 76,670 | 62.7 | 58.3 - 67.1 |
| Not Married | 306 | 37,993 | 48.0 | 40.7 - 55.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 712 | 74,986 | 61.0 | 56.6 - 65.5 |
| On Medicaid | 312 | 39,678 | 51.8 | 44.7 - 58.9 |
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.
