Smoking during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,006 | 92,708 | 3.6 | 2.1 - 5.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 260 | 24,436 | 1.2 | 0.0 - 2.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 248 | 18,814 | 8.6 | 3.9 - 13.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 173 | 16,586 | 3.7 | 0.0 - 7.4 |
| Hispanic | 325 | 32,872 | 2.4 | 0.5 - 4.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 46 | 4,823 | 13.5 | 2.0 - 24.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 19,609 | 1.2 | 0.5 - 1.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 529 | 48,657 | 2.4 | 0.8 - 3.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 227 | 19,618 | 6.5 | 2.0 - 11.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 219 | 22,068 | 6.6 | 2.7 - 10.5 |
| High school graduate | 240 | 22,849 | 3.6 | 0.6 - 6.7 |
| More than high school | 544 | 47,432 | 2.1 | 0.6 - 3.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 546 | 50,181 | 1.4 | 0.1 - 2.7 |
| Not Married | 460 | 42,527 | 6.1 | 3.4 - 8.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 450 | 39,049 | 1.8 | 0.2 - 3.5 |
| On Medicaid | 556 | 53,659 | 4.8 | 2.7 - 7.0 |
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.


