Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2004

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,821 174,183 18.3 16.0 - 20.7
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1,026 106,959 21.5 18.2 - 24.8
Non-Hispanic Black 315 22,929 17.0 11.1 - 22.8
Non-Hispanic Other 132 10,769 16.9 7.0 - 26.8
Hispanic 348 33,526 9.7 5.8 - 13.7
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 120 12,401 37.2 25.9 - 48.6
20-24 years old 320 33,386 29.4 22.6 - 36.1
25-34 years old 985 92,636 14.6 11.7 - 17.4
35 years old or more 396 35,760 11.3 7.3 - 15.3
Education
Less than high school 302 32,194 32.0 24.8 - 39.3
High school graduate 482 47,648 24.4 19.4 - 29.4
More than high school 1,030 93,037 10.6 8.3 - 13.0
Marital Status
Married 1,130 108,792 10.7 8.4 - 13.0
Not Married 691 65,391 31.1 26.4 - 35.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 1,060 99,192 12.6 10.0 - 15.2
On Medicaid 761 74,991 25.9 21.7 - 30.1

*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.