Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2001

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,243 120,030 20.6 17.7 - 23.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 957 93,140 22.6 19.3 - 26.0
Non-Hispanic Black 113 9,959 16.1 6.9 - 25.3
Non-Hispanic Other 51 4,087 16.5 2.5 - 30.5
Hispanic 122 12,845 10.6 3.9 - 17.4
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 96 10,062 38.1 25.5 - 50.7
20-24 years old 206 21,552 28.8 21.0 - 36.6
25-34 years old 681 65,273 18.6 14.9 - 22.3
35 years old or more 260 23,143 10.9 6.3 - 15.6
Education
Less than high school 166 16,091 39.6 29.6 - 49.5
High school graduate 353 37,171 23.4 17.8 - 28.9
More than high school 705 65,374 13.9 10.8 - 17.0
Marital Status
Married 921 87,627 14.0 11.2 - 16.8
Not Married 322 32,403 38.4 31.4 - 45.4
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 906 86,822 16.5 13.4 - 19.5
On Medicaid 337 33,208 31.3 24.9 - 37.8

*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.