Smoking before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,364 | 115,520 | 13.6 | 11.3 - 15.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 356 | 30,757 | 15.8 | 11.2 - 20.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 313 | 23,459 | 13.0 | 8.0 - 17.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 223 | 19,456 | 10.9 | 5.7 - 16.1 |
| Hispanic | 472 | 41,848 | 13.6 | 9.7 - 17.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,364 | 115,520 | 13.6 | 11.3 - 15.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 279 | 27,065 | 14.3 | 9.2 - 19.3 |
| High school graduate | 332 | 30,049 | 13.2 | 8.6 - 17.7 |
| More than high school | 750 | 58,187 | 13.3 | 10.2 - 16.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 747 | 63,593 | 9.2 | 6.6 - 11.8 |
| Not Married | 617 | 51,926 | 19.0 | 15.0 - 23.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 635 | 52,269 | 13.3 | 9.9 - 16.6 |
| On Medicaid | 728 | 63,235 | 13.9 | 10.8 - 17.0 |
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.


