Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2003

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,222 120,097 19.2 16.3 - 22.1
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 928 91,608 21.1 17.7 - 24.5
Non-Hispanic Black 131 11,447 14.3 6.3 - 22.3
Non-Hispanic Other 58 5,819 17.5 4.3 - 30.7
Hispanic 105 11,223 10.1 2.6 - 17.5
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 76 9,169 43.9 28.8 - 58.9
20-24 years old 211 22,186 30.2 22.3 - 38.1
25-34 years old 662 64,100 13.8 10.5 - 17.2
35 years old or more 273 24,642 14.2 8.8 - 19.7
Education
Less than high school 167 18,775 31.6 22.3 - 40.9
High school graduate 326 32,306 29.4 22.8 - 36.0
More than high school 710 66,747 10.9 8.0 - 13.7
Marital Status
Married 869 83,784 11.5 8.8 - 14.2
Not Married 353 36,313 37.1 30.4 - 43.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 855 81,854 13.9 11.0 - 16.9
On Medicaid 367 38,243 30.6 24.4 - 36.9

*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.