Smoking during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,367 | 229,279 | 7.6 | 6.1 - 9.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,043 | 109,476 | 11.6 | 9.0 - 14.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 416 | 34,053 | 6.2 | 2.9 - 9.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 286 | 24,759 | 4.2 | 1.2 - 7.2 |
| Hispanic | 622 | 60,991 | 2.5 | 1.0 - 4.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,444 | 126,131 | 4.8 | 3.3 - 6.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 159 | 21,303 | 17.2 | 9.8 - 24.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 564 | 63,292 | 10.8 | 7.5 - 14.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 200 | 18,554 | 4.5 | 0.9 - 8.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 441 | 47,010 | 7.9 | 4.7 - 11.2 |
| High school graduate | 532 | 55,115 | 11.8 | 8.1 - 15.6 |
| More than high school | 1,382 | 126,372 | 5.3 | 3.7 - 6.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,381 | 134,571 | 4.4 | 2.9 - 5.8 |
| Not Married | 986 | 94,708 | 12.1 | 9.3 - 14.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,258 | 121,344 | 5.3 | 3.7 - 7.0 |
| On Medicaid | 1,108 | 107,920 | 10.1 | 7.7 - 12.5 |
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.


