Smoking before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,116 | 207,861 | 16.4 | 14.4 - 18.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,033 | 105,668 | 20.7 | 17.7 - 23.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 358 | 29,266 | 19.3 | 13.3 - 25.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 247 | 23,778 | 10.0 | 5.1 - 15.0 |
| Hispanic | 478 | 49,148 | 8.3 | 5.3 - 11.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 97 | 10,279 | 32.6 | 20.9 - 44.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 413 | 40,556 | 23.1 | 17.9 - 28.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,145 | 114,341 | 14.1 | 11.6 - 16.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 461 | 42,685 | 12.2 | 8.4 - 15.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 361 | 38,204 | 16.1 | 11.3 - 20.9 |
| High school graduate | 474 | 47,513 | 26.1 | 21.0 - 31.2 |
| More than high school | 1,270 | 121,283 | 12.8 | 10.5 - 15.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,275 | 126,522 | 9.8 | 7.8 - 11.8 |
| Not Married | 841 | 81,338 | 26.6 | 22.7 - 30.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,147 | 111,971 | 12.8 | 10.3 - 15.2 |
| On Medicaid | 969 | 95,889 | 20.6 | 17.3 - 23.8 |
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.


