WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,114 | 115,367 | 37.6 | 34.0 - 41.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 771 | 81,016 | 24.6 | 20.9 - 28.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 111 | 10,338 | 70.6 | 58.2 - 83.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 74 | 7,192 | 35.9 | 22.1 - 49.8 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 16,820 | 80.7 | 73.2 - 88.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 52 | 5,480 | 77.3 | 62.3 - 92.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 211 | 21,169 | 67.1 | 58.7 - 75.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 621 | 65,715 | 31.0 | 26.4 - 35.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 230 | 23,003 | 20.1 | 13.7 - 26.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 143 | 16,164 | 82.3 | 74.3 - 90.3 |
| High school graduate | 238 | 25,153 | 58.3 | 50.2 - 66.5 |
| More than high school | 725 | 73,547 | 20.7 | 17.0 - 24.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 729 | 76,616 | 19.4 | 15.8 - 23.0 |
| Not Married | 385 | 38,751 | 73.6 | 67.9 - 79.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 694 | 72,546 | 10.7 | 7.8 - 13.6 |
| On Medicaid | 420 | 42,821 | 83.3 | 78.7 - 88.0 |
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.
