WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,012 | 93,277 | 57.9 | 54.1 - 61.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 256 | 23,979 | 24.7 | 18.1 - 31.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 252 | 19,207 | 72.0 | 64.8 - 79.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 172 | 16,601 | 49.2 | 39.9 - 58.6 |
| Hispanic | 332 | 33,490 | 77.9 | 72.6 - 83.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 48 | 5,038 | 95.9 | 90.0 - 100 |
| 20-24 years old | 208 | 20,062 | 76.3 | 69.2 - 83.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 526 | 48,291 | 52.3 | 46.9 - 57.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 230 | 19,886 | 43.6 | 35.3 - 51.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 222 | 22,383 | 89.7 | 85.2 - 94.3 |
| High school graduate | 249 | 24,051 | 74.0 | 67.1 - 80.8 |
| More than high school | 538 | 46,485 | 34.0 | 29.0 - 39.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 544 | 49,927 | 42.8 | 37.6 - 48.1 |
| Not Married | 468 | 43,349 | 75.3 | 70.4 - 80.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 441 | 38,094 | 20.9 | 16.1 - 25.8 |
| On Medicaid | 571 | 55,183 | 83.5 | 79.7 - 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.
