WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,000 | 77,014 | 58.1 | 54.3 - 62.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 263 | 22,622 | 25.7 | 19.0 - 32.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 271 | 17,078 | 71.9 | 64.7 - 79.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 115 | 8,849 | 49.3 | 37.2 - 61.4 |
| Hispanic | 351 | 28,464 | 78.5 | 73.4 - 83.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 67 | 4,840 | 86.9 | 76.8 - 96.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 208 | 17,121 | 76.0 | 68.6 - 83.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 501 | 39,004 | 51.1 | 45.6 - 56.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 224 | 16,050 | 47.6 | 39.3 - 55.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 192 | 15,245 | 79.8 | 72.6 - 86.9 |
| High school graduate | 329 | 25,954 | 75.5 | 69.3 - 81.7 |
| More than high school | 475 | 35,599 | 36.5 | 31.2 - 41.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 541 | 43,586 | 39.9 | 34.8 - 45.1 |
| Not Married | 459 | 33,427 | 81.9 | 77.4 - 86.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 422 | 31,425 | 21.7 | 16.8 - 26.6 |
| On Medicaid | 578 | 45,589 | 83.3 | 79.4 - 87.2 |
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.
