WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,103 | 116,895 | 39.9 | 36.1 - 43.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 807 | 84,472 | 29.8 | 25.7 - 33.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 111 | 9,705 | 72.5 | 59.9 - 85.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 51 | 4,561 | 26.9 | 9.9 - 43.8 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 18,158 | 72.6 | 63.4 - 81.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 77 | 8,501 | 88.0 | 77.5 - 98.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 207 | 25,426 | 68.3 | 60.3 - 76.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 582 | 59,407 | 29.8 | 25.0 - 34.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 237 | 23,561 | 17.2 | 11.1 - 23.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 162 | 22,468 | 69.7 | 60.4 - 79.0 |
| High school graduate | 244 | 26,724 | 59.4 | 51.6 - 67.1 |
| More than high school | 686 | 66,482 | 21.8 | 17.8 - 25.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 725 | 75,565 | 22.9 | 18.9 - 26.9 |
| Not Married | 378 | 41,330 | 71.0 | 64.8 - 77.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 713 | 72,341 | 14.3 | 10.8 - 17.7 |
| On Medicaid | 390 | 44,554 | 81.5 | 76.4 - 86.6 |
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.
