Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 961 | 111,205 | 65.6 | 61.7 - 69.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 661 | 77,213 | 64.4 | 59.8 - 69.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 93 | 10,099 | 45.1 | 31.1 - 59.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 5,328 | 93.8 | 86.1 - 100 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 18,564 | 73.7 | 64.5 - 83.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 74 | 9,687 | 30.9 | 17.3 - 44.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 150 | 20,934 | 57.2 | 47.4 - 67.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 547 | 62,810 | 71.5 | 66.7 - 76.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 190 | 17,775 | 73.5 | 65.1 - 81.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 155 | 18,836 | 47.4 | 36.9 - 57.9 |
| High school graduate | 190 | 24,869 | 49.3 | 40.1 - 58.5 |
| More than high school | 610 | 66,996 | 76.5 | 72.4 - 80.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 617 | 69,979 | 73.0 | 68.6 - 77.4 |
| Not Married | 344 | 41,226 | 53.1 | 46.1 - 60.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 600 | 67,853 | 71.1 | 66.5 - 75.7 |
| On Medicaid | 361 | 43,351 | 57.0 | 50.2 - 63.7 |
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.
