Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2006

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 2,590 233,080 12.3 10.6 - 14.0
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1,199 120,343 17.0 14.2 - 19.7
Non-Hispanic Black 523 36,627 9.3 5.5 - 13.0
Non-Hispanic Other 232 18,738 2.9 0.2 - 5.6
Hispanic 636 57,372 7.6 5.1 - 10.1
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 169 16,383 16.9 8.6 - 25.2
20-24 years old 510 50,282 13.4 9.5 - 17.4
25-34 years old 1,334 119,730 11.7 9.4 - 14.0
35 years old or more 577 46,685 11.1 7.7 - 14.6
Education
Less than high school 434 46,360 18.4 13.3 - 23.5
High school graduate 696 62,445 14.3 10.9 - 17.6
More than high school 1,444 122,952 9.0 7.1 - 10.9
Marital Status
Married 1,554 140,084 8.0 6.2 - 9.7
Not Married 1,036 92,996 18.8 15.6 - 22.1
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 1,395 122,930 10.1 8.0 - 12.1
On Medicaid 1,194 110,139 14.8 12.1 - 17.6

*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.