WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,252 | 124,377 | 35.1 | 31.5 - 38.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 968 | 96,164 | 26.0 | 22.4 - 29.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 137 | 11,585 | 76.6 | 67.0 - 86.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 43 | 4,216 | 12.0 | 0.0 - 26.8 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 12,412 | 74.1 | 63.7 - 84.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 99 | 11,839 | 75.2 | 64.0 - 86.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 207 | 23,958 | 71.1 | 63.2 - 78.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 682 | 65,499 | 21.7 | 17.6 - 25.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 264 | 23,081 | 15.0 | 9.2 - 20.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 153 | 18,819 | 75.1 | 65.8 - 84.5 |
| High school graduate | 361 | 38,588 | 48.7 | 42.3 - 55.0 |
| More than high school | 723 | 65,723 | 15.7 | 12.0 - 19.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 891 | 85,941 | 15.9 | 12.8 - 19.0 |
| Not Married | 361 | 38,436 | 77.9 | 72.2 - 83.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 924 | 89,382 | 15.0 | 11.9 - 18.1 |
| On Medicaid | 328 | 34,995 | 86.3 | 81.3 - 91.2 |
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.
