Smoking after delivery*
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,002 | 76,889 | 8.8 | 6.6 - 11.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 272 | 22,948 | 10.1 | 5.6 - 14.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 268 | 16,859 | 9.0 | 4.4 - 13.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 117 | 8,965 | 4.0 | 0.0 - 8.4 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 28,117 | 9.2 | 5.4 - 13.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 5,079 | 16.3 | 4.5 - 28.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 16,549 | 10.7 | 5.3 - 16.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 506 | 39,001 | 8.8 | 5.7 - 12.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 226 | 16,260 | 4.5 | 1.1 - 7.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 186 | 15,101 | 14.0 | 7.8 - 20.3 |
| High school graduate | 327 | 25,513 | 6.7 | 3.1 - 10.2 |
| More than high school | 485 | 36,059 | 8.2 | 5.1 - 11.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 552 | 43,901 | 5.2 | 2.9 - 7.6 |
| Not Married | 450 | 32,987 | 13.6 | 9.5 - 17.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 433 | 31,956 | 8.6 | 5.1 - 12.1 |
| On Medicaid | 569 | 44,932 | 9.0 | 6.0 - 11.9 |
*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.


