WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,126 | 208,643 | 46.7 | 44.1 - 49.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,027 | 104,995 | 24.7 | 21.4 - 27.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 363 | 29,545 | 71.5 | 65.1 - 78.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 246 | 23,793 | 45.2 | 37.4 - 53.0 |
| Hispanic | 490 | 50,311 | 78.8 | 74.5 - 83.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 100 | 10,517 | 86.2 | 77.6 - 94.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 419 | 41,231 | 71.5 | 66.0 - 77.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,147 | 114,006 | 40.0 | 36.5 - 43.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 460 | 42,889 | 31.0 | 25.7 - 36.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 365 | 38,547 | 86.6 | 82.3 - 90.9 |
| High school graduate | 487 | 49,204 | 66.0 | 60.6 - 71.3 |
| More than high school | 1,263 | 120,032 | 25.9 | 22.9 - 28.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,273 | 126,543 | 28.7 | 25.6 - 31.7 |
| Not Married | 853 | 82,100 | 74.5 | 70.8 - 78.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,135 | 110,640 | 14.2 | 11.7 - 16.7 |
| On Medicaid | 991 | 98,004 | 83.4 | 80.5 - 86.3 |
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.
