Smoking after delivery*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2009

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 2,368 229,165 12.8 11.0 - 14.6
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1,043 109,476 17.7 14.6 - 20.7
Non-Hispanic Black 417 34,070 10.6 6.6 - 14.7
Non-Hispanic Other 286 24,758 6.5 2.9 - 10.2
Hispanic 622 60,861 7.7 5.0 - 10.4
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 1,447 126,045 9.4 7.4 - 11.4
20-24 years old 159 21,303 23.9 15.7 - 32.2
25-34 years old 562 63,263 16.3 12.3 - 20.2
35 years old or more 200 18,554 11.0 5.0 - 17.0
Education
Less than high school 442 46,896 13.3 9.2 - 17.3
High school graduate 532 55,115 16.8 12.5 - 21.2
More than high school 1,382 126,371 10.6 8.4 - 12.7
Marital Status
Married 1,381 134,570 6.8 5.1 - 8.6
Not Married 987 94,595 21.2 17.8 - 24.7
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 1,256 121,181 10.1 7.9 - 12.4
On Medicaid 1,111 107,968 15.8 12.9 - 18.6

*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.