Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2000

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,234 122,631 22.4 19.3 - 25.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 952 94,731 25.2 21.6 - 28.7
Non-Hispanic Black 136 11,444 18.6 9.1 - 28.0
Non-Hispanic Other 44 4,229 11.1 0.0 - 24.6
Hispanic 102 12,227 8.4 1.8 - 15.0
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 95 11,768 41.5 28.4 - 54.6
20-24 years old 205 23,624 34.5 26.2 - 42.8
25-34 years old 672 64,180 17.3 13.7 - 20.9
35 years old or more 262 23,058 14.3 8.8 - 19.9
Education
Less than high school 148 18,424 41.2 30.5 - 51.8
High school graduate 351 37,528 29.1 23.3 - 34.9
More than high school 720 65,431 13.6 10.3 - 16.9
Marital Status
Married 881 84,792 15.1 12.1 - 18.1
Not Married 353 37,839 38.8 31.9 - 45.6
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 913 88,364 17.0 13.9 - 20.2
On Medicaid 321 34,267 36.2 29.2 - 43.2

*Responses are obtained 3-4 months after delivery.

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.