Teeth cleaned during pregnancy
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 | 1,006 | 105,698 | 41.8 | 38.0 - 45.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 710 | 74,999 | 46.6 | 42.2 - 51.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 101 | 10,019 | 17.5 | 7.3 - 27.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 5,953 | 35.1 | 20.0 - 50.1 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 14,727 | 36.7 | 26.4 - 46.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 46 | 4,985 | 22.0 | 6.8 - 37.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 193 | 19,895 | 29.6 | 21.2 - 38.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 558 | 60,178 | 44.8 | 39.7 - 49.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 209 | 20,639 | 49.8 | 41.5 - 58.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 127 | 14,231 | 30.3 | 19.7 - 40.8 |
| High school graduate | 206 | 22,668 | 24.6 | 17.1 - 32.1 |
| More than high school | 668 | 68,529 | 50.1 | 45.4 - 54.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 663 | 69,964 | 46.7 | 42.0 - 51.3 |
| Not Married | 343 | 35,734 | 32.4 | 25.9 - 38.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 632 | 67,130 | 50.9 | 46.2 - 55.7 |
| On Medicaid | 374 | 38,568 | 26.0 | 20.1 - 31.8 |
This report excludes respondents who have never had their teeth cleaned.
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.


