Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,446 | 229,628 | 68.1 | 65.7 - 70.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,115 | 113,601 | 66.6 | 63.1 - 70.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 475 | 39,800 | 64.0 | 57.7 - 70.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 236 | 21,339 | 70.5 | 62.8 - 78.2 |
| Hispanic | 620 | 54,888 | 73.3 | 68.7 - 77.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 159 | 19,350 | 44.6 | 34.3 - 54.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 485 | 48,046 | 62.1 | 56.5 - 67.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,276 | 120,037 | 71.2 | 68.1 - 74.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 526 | 42,195 | 76.7 | 71.9 - 81.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 425 | 43,557 | 58.7 | 52.4 - 65.1 |
| High school graduate | 630 | 62,630 | 61.7 | 56.6 - 66.7 |
| More than high school | 1,383 | 122,594 | 74.6 | 71.7 - 77.5 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,446 | 131,377 | 76.7 | 74.0 - 79.5 |
| Not Married | 1,000 | 98,251 | 56.5 | 52.4 - 60.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,299 | 119,437 | 72.0 | 68.9 - 75.1 |
| On Medicaid | 1,147 | 110,190 | 63.9 | 60.1 - 67.6 |
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.
