Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,382 | 114,603 | 74.8 | 71.8 - 77.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 372 | 35,447 | 81.5 | 76.8 - 86.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 373 | 27,631 | 66.7 | 60.0 - 73.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 168 | 14,803 | 70.7 | 61.5 - 79.9 |
| Hispanic | 469 | 36,722 | 76.0 | 71.2 - 80.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 88 | 7,932 | 58.2 | 44.8 - 71.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 295 | 26,957 | 69.9 | 63.1 - 76.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 691 | 58,737 | 77.5 | 73.6 - 81.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 308 | 20,978 | 79.6 | 73.7 - 85.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 264 | 22,880 | 65.2 | 57.5 - 72.8 |
| High school graduate | 408 | 36,940 | 72.2 | 66.6 - 77.9 |
| More than high school | 707 | 54,206 | 80.3 | 76.7 - 83.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 751 | 62,470 | 84.2 | 81.1 - 87.4 |
| Not Married | 631 | 52,133 | 63.5 | 58.5 - 68.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 618 | 49,552 | 79.6 | 75.6 - 83.5 |
| On Medicaid | 764 | 65,051 | 71.1 | 66.9 - 75.4 |
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.
