Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,361 | 110,464 | 79.7 | 77.0 - 82.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 354 | 29,550 | 84.0 | 79.6 - 88.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 322 | 24,311 | 78.0 | 71.8 - 84.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 229 | 18,013 | 72.1 | 64.9 - 79.2 |
| Hispanic | 456 | 38,589 | 80.9 | 76.4 - 85.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 79 | 8,715 | 67.7 | 53.4 - 82.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 221 | 18,725 | 77.9 | 71.3 - 84.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 742 | 60,093 | 80.0 | 76.5 - 83.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 319 | 22,930 | 85.0 | 80.3 - 89.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 319 | 25,245 | 71.7 | 65.3 - 78.1 |
| High school graduate | 290 | 25,354 | 80.4 | 74.8 - 86.1 |
| More than high school | 749 | 59,721 | 82.7 | 79.3 - 86.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 762 | 61,492 | 84.2 | 81.2 - 87.3 |
| Not Married | 599 | 48,972 | 73.9 | 69.4 - 78.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 591 | 45,521 | 83.1 | 79.4 - 86.8 |
| On Medicaid | 769 | 64,797 | 77.2 | 73.5 - 80.9 |
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.
