Smoking during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,117 | 207,827 | 8.2 | 6.7 - 9.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,032 | 105,469 | 10.0 | 7.8 - 12.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 359 | 29,283 | 11.5 | 6.4 - 16.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 247 | 23,778 | 6.5 | 2.4 - 10.7 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 49,297 | 3.1 | 1.3 - 4.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 96 | 10,080 | 19.5 | 9.7 - 29.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 413 | 40,556 | 11.4 | 7.3 - 15.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,147 | 114,507 | 7.2 | 5.2 - 9.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 461 | 42,685 | 5.3 | 2.6 - 7.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 361 | 38,022 | 11.4 | 7.2 - 15.5 |
| High school graduate | 474 | 47,513 | 13.5 | 9.5 - 17.6 |
| More than high school | 1,271 | 121,431 | 5.2 | 3.6 - 6.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,276 | 126,671 | 3.4 | 2.2 - 4.7 |
| Not Married | 841 | 81,156 | 15.6 | 12.4 - 18.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,148 | 112,120 | 5.7 | 3.9 - 7.5 |
| On Medicaid | 969 | 95,707 | 11.1 | 8.6 - 13.6 |
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.


