Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 2,171 192,654 14.0 12.1 - 15.9
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1,083 105,379 19.0 16.1 - 21.9
Non-Hispanic Black 389 28,089 9.7 5.5 - 13.9
Non-Hispanic Other 183 14,569 5.0 1.1 - 8.9
Hispanic 516 44,618 8.0 5.1 - 11.0
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 145 13,710 21.9 12.4 - 31.4
20-24 years old 411 37,031 26.1 20.6 - 31.6
25-34 years old 1,135 101,019 10.6 8.3 - 12.8
35 years old or more 480 40,894 9.1 5.8 - 12.4
Education
Less than high school 354 32,215 21.5 15.9 - 27.2
High school graduate 574 51,017 17.9 13.8 - 22.0
More than high school 1,226 107,917 10.2 8.0 - 12.3
Marital Status
Married 1,348 123,392 9.1 7.1 - 11.0
Not Married 823 69,262 22.9 19.1 - 26.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 1,195 105,851 11.3 9.0 - 13.7
On Medicaid 976 86,803 17.3 14.2 - 20.5

*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.