Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,070 | 112,264 | 63.1 | 59.4 - 66.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 751 | 80,223 | 61.6 | 57.4 - 65.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 103 | 9,779 | 53.6 | 39.0 - 68.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 70 | 6,856 | 77.0 | 63.8 - 90.2 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 15,406 | 70.5 | 60.9 - 80.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 45 | 4,961 | 36.7 | 18.4 - 54.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 198 | 19,980 | 58.1 | 48.9 - 67.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 600 | 64,512 | 65.0 | 60.2 - 69.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 227 | 22,811 | 67.8 | 60.4 - 75.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 130 | 14,980 | 46.6 | 35.4 - 57.7 |
| High school graduate | 230 | 24,677 | 52.9 | 44.6 - 61.3 |
| More than high school | 706 | 72,172 | 69.8 | 65.6 - 73.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 709 | 75,390 | 69.1 | 65.0 - 73.2 |
| Not Married | 361 | 36,874 | 50.8 | 43.9 - 57.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 679 | 71,969 | 67.8 | 63.5 - 72.1 |
| On Medicaid | 391 | 40,296 | 54.7 | 48.1 - 61.2 |
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.
