Smoking before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,004 | 77,019 | 12.4 | 9.8 - 15.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 273 | 22,959 | 16.1 | 10.7 - 21.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 269 | 16,978 | 10.4 | 5.5 - 15.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 117 | 8,965 | 8.7 | 1.3 - 16.1 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 28,117 | 11.8 | 7.5 - 16.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 5,079 | 27.0 | 12.0 - 41.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 206 | 16,680 | 12.6 | 6.8 - 18.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 506 | 39,001 | 12.8 | 9.1 - 16.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 226 | 16,260 | 6.7 | 2.7 - 10.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 186 | 15,101 | 16.1 | 9.2 - 23.0 |
| High school graduate | 329 | 25,643 | 10.7 | 6.3 - 15.1 |
| More than high school | 485 | 36,059 | 12.1 | 8.5 - 15.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 552 | 43,901 | 8.5 | 5.6 - 11.4 |
| Not Married | 452 | 33,117 | 17.6 | 12.9 - 22.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 433 | 31,956 | 13.3 | 9.2 - 17.4 |
| On Medicaid | 571 | 45,063 | 11.7 | 8.3 - 15.1 |
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.


