Smoking before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,005 | 92,559 | 10.1 | 7.8 - 12.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 260 | 24,436 | 9.2 | 4.9 - 13.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 248 | 18,814 | 17.5 | 11.0 - 24.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 173 | 16,586 | 7.3 | 2.2 - 12.3 |
| Hispanic | 324 | 32,723 | 8.0 | 4.5 - 11.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 46 | 4,823 | 20.5 | 6.5 - 34.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 19,609 | 11.9 | 6.5 - 17.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 528 | 48,508 | 7.2 | 4.5 - 9.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 227 | 19,618 | 13.0 | 7.1 - 18.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 219 | 22,068 | 10.7 | 5.7 - 15.6 |
| High school graduate | 240 | 22,849 | 14.3 | 8.8 - 19.8 |
| More than high school | 543 | 47,283 | 7.9 | 5.1 - 10.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 545 | 50,032 | 5.5 | 3.1 - 7.9 |
| Not Married | 460 | 42,527 | 15.6 | 11.4 - 19.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 449 | 38,900 | 7.7 | 4.5 - 10.8 |
| On Medicaid | 556 | 53,659 | 11.9 | 8.6 - 15.2 |
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.


