WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,385 | 229,875 | 50.6 | 48.0 - 53.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,044 | 109,245 | 30.5 | 26.9 - 34.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 421 | 34,241 | 72.4 | 66.5 - 78.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 290 | 25,019 | 45.1 | 37.8 - 52.3 |
| Hispanic | 630 | 61,370 | 76.4 | 72.2 - 80.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,463 | 127,251 | 60.2 | 57.1 - 63.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 159 | 21,303 | 74.4 | 66.0 - 82.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 562 | 62,754 | 31.7 | 26.7 - 36.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 201 | 18,567 | 21.0 | 13.0 - 29.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 443 | 46,571 | 84.5 | 80.1 - 89.0 |
| High school graduate | 536 | 55,079 | 73.3 | 68.4 - 78.1 |
| More than high school | 1,394 | 127,442 | 28.5 | 25.5 - 31.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,386 | 134,364 | 33.1 | 30.0 - 36.3 |
| Not Married | 999 | 95,512 | 75.1 | 71.6 - 78.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,265 | 121,449 | 21.0 | 18.1 - 23.8 |
| On Medicaid | 1,120 | 108,426 | 83.7 | 81.0 - 86.5 |
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.
