WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,228 | 120,883 | 34.0 | 30.5 - 37.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 930 | 91,957 | 24.3 | 20.6 - 27.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 132 | 11,617 | 75.8 | 65.9 - 85.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 6,197 | 46.8 | 30.3 - 63.3 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 11,112 | 63.3 | 51.5 - 75.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 78 | 9,422 | 78.5 | 66.2 - 90.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 211 | 22,121 | 65.1 | 56.9 - 73.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 663 | 64,619 | 25.5 | 21.2 - 29.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 276 | 24,721 | 11.2 | 6.1 - 16.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 168 | 18,793 | 76.7 | 68.2 - 85.3 |
| High school graduate | 326 | 32,617 | 46.4 | 39.2 - 53.7 |
| More than high school | 715 | 67,204 | 15.3 | 11.9 - 18.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 874 | 84,461 | 18.3 | 14.9 - 21.7 |
| Not Married | 354 | 36,421 | 70.3 | 64.0 - 76.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 860 | 82,250 | 11.5 | 8.7 - 14.4 |
| On Medicaid | 368 | 38,633 | 81.7 | 76.5 - 87.0 |
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.
