Smoking before 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 | 1,111 | 115,302 | 21.4 | 18.3 - 24.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 773 | 81,232 | 24.2 | 20.5 - 27.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 110 | 10,453 | 22.6 | 10.5 - 34.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 74 | 7,192 | 16.4 | 5.1 - 27.6 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 16,425 | 8.9 | 3.1 - 14.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 51 | 5,455 | 43.4 | 25.6 - 61.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 209 | 20,946 | 33.6 | 25.1 - 42.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 617 | 65,834 | 19.1 | 15.3 - 23.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 234 | 23,067 | 11.4 | 6.6 - 16.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 142 | 16,136 | 23.5 | 14.6 - 32.4 |
| High school graduate | 234 | 24,664 | 37.0 | 28.9 - 45.1 |
| More than high school | 727 | 73,999 | 15.8 | 12.6 - 19.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 730 | 76,490 | 12.6 | 9.7 - 15.5 |
| Not Married | 381 | 38,811 | 38.6 | 32.1 - 45.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 698 | 73,071 | 15.5 | 12.2 - 18.8 |
| On Medicaid | 413 | 42,230 | 31.6 | 25.7 - 37.5 |
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.


