WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,077 | 117,502 | 37.2 | 33.4 - 41.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 842 | 91,197 | 29.3 | 25.3 - 33.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 91 | 8,041 | 62.9 | 49.4 - 76.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 53 | 4,909 | 51.1 | 32.2 - 70.0 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 13,355 | 70.4 | 58.3 - 82.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 8,036 | 79.4 | 67.1 - 91.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 171 | 21,558 | 73.3 | 65.1 - 81.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 594 | 63,047 | 29.1 | 24.3 - 34.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 246 | 24,861 | 12.7 | 6.7 - 18.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 143 | 18,735 | 80.8 | 71.9 - 89.7 |
| High school graduate | 256 | 30,193 | 53.3 | 45.7 - 60.9 |
| More than high school | 671 | 67,052 | 17.1 | 13.4 - 20.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 745 | 78,483 | 20.6 | 16.8 - 24.5 |
| Not Married | 332 | 39,018 | 70.6 | 64.1 - 77.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 739 | 76,267 | 11.9 | 8.8 - 15.0 |
| On Medicaid | 338 | 41,235 | 84.1 | 79.2 - 89.0 |
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.
