Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,317 | 219,243 | 72.4 | 70.1 - 74.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,011 | 107,380 | 69.3 | 65.7 - 72.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 413 | 34,160 | 70.1 | 64.0 - 76.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 294 | 22,476 | 73.9 | 67.4 - 80.4 |
| Hispanic | 599 | 55,228 | 79.4 | 75.2 - 83.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 137 | 16,120 | 56.3 | 45.0 - 67.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 383 | 39,625 | 67.0 | 61.0 - 73.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,302 | 122,810 | 73.9 | 70.9 - 76.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 495 | 40,688 | 79.7 | 75.2 - 84.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 445 | 42,074 | 68.2 | 62.2 - 74.2 |
| High school graduate | 496 | 49,659 | 64.2 | 58.9 - 69.4 |
| More than high school | 1,373 | 127,368 | 77.0 | 74.2 - 79.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,364 | 125,930 | 79.1 | 76.5 - 81.7 |
| Not Married | 953 | 93,314 | 63.4 | 59.4 - 67.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,167 | 108,904 | 75.7 | 72.6 - 78.8 |
| On Medicaid | 1,149 | 110,195 | 69.2 | 65.7 - 72.6 |
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.
