Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,064 | 115,024 | 61.4 | 57.6 - 65.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 743 | 78,154 | 59.8 | 55.3 - 64.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 102 | 12,169 | 57.7 | 43.9 - 71.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 68 | 6,536 | 70.0 | 56.0 - 84.0 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 18,166 | 67.8 | 58.1 - 77.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 71 | 11,418 | 35.1 | 20.9 - 49.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 190 | 21,089 | 52.1 | 42.9 - 61.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 585 | 61,301 | 65.2 | 60.4 - 70.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 218 | 21,217 | 73.8 | 66.4 - 81.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 161 | 20,677 | 51.6 | 41.5 - 61.8 |
| High school graduate | 222 | 25,689 | 46.4 | 37.9 - 55.0 |
| More than high school | 676 | 68,387 | 70.1 | 65.8 - 74.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 695 | 68,907 | 70.0 | 65.7 - 74.2 |
| Not Married | 369 | 46,117 | 48.6 | 42.0 - 55.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 681 | 69,886 | 66.6 | 62.1 - 71.1 |
| On Medicaid | 383 | 45,139 | 53.4 | 46.8 - 59.9 |
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.
