Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2008

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 2,118 208,038 11.8 10.0 - 13.5
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1,032 105,655 14.4 11.8 - 17.1
Non-Hispanic Black 360 29,307 16.0 10.4 - 21.5
Non-Hispanic Other 247 23,778 7.6 3.3 - 12.0
Hispanic 479 49,297 5.5 3.0 - 8.0
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 98 10,303 25.4 14.5 - 36.2
20-24 years old 413 40,556 17.8 13.0 - 22.5
25-34 years old 1,146 114,495 10.0 7.8 - 12.2
35 years old or more 461 42,685 7.4 4.4 - 10.4
Education
Less than high school 363 38,245 13.5 9.1 - 17.9
High school graduate 474 47,513 20.2 15.5 - 25.0
More than high school 1,270 121,419 8.0 6.1 - 9.8
Marital Status
Married 1,275 126,659 5.7 4.1 - 7.2
Not Married 843 81,379 21.2 17.6 - 24.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 1,147 112,108 8.5 6.5 - 10.6
On Medicaid 971 95,930 15.5 12.6 - 18.4

*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.