WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,568 | 236,235 | 48.0 | 45.5 - 50.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,154 | 115,353 | 29.3 | 25.8 - 32.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 512 | 41,628 | 65.5 | 59.5 - 71.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 244 | 21,580 | 36.8 | 28.8 - 44.8 |
| Hispanic | 658 | 57,674 | 77.0 | 73.0 - 81.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 171 | 19,640 | 81.4 | 73.5 - 89.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 509 | 50,055 | 68.4 | 63.2 - 73.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,338 | 123,005 | 40.3 | 36.9 - 43.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 550 | 43,535 | 31.4 | 26.2 - 36.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 449 | 45,799 | 81.2 | 76.3 - 86.1 |
| High school graduate | 674 | 64,971 | 64.8 | 60.1 - 69.6 |
| More than high school | 1,434 | 124,564 | 26.7 | 23.7 - 29.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,490 | 132,675 | 27.5 | 24.6 - 30.4 |
| Not Married | 1,078 | 103,560 | 74.3 | 70.8 - 77.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,349 | 121,068 | 17.5 | 14.8 - 20.2 |
| On Medicaid | 1,218 | 115,056 | 80.2 | 77.2 - 83.1 |
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.
