WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,003 | 112,905 | 42.7 | 38.7 - 46.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 686 | 78,243 | 32.3 | 27.8 - 36.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 102 | 10,276 | 67.3 | 54.2 - 80.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 5,474 | 38.5 | 21.7 - 55.2 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 18,912 | 73.4 | 64.3 - 82.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 81 | 10,282 | 83.4 | 72.3 - 94.4 |
| 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 | 162 | 19,427 | 83.8 | 75.8 - 91.7 |
| High school graduate | 198 | 24,558 | 68.0 | 59.4 - 76.6 |
| More than high school | 634 | 68,355 | 22.1 | 17.9 - 26.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 633 | 70,338 | 25.6 | 21.2 - 30.1 |
| Not Married | 370 | 42,567 | 70.8 | 64.6 - 77.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 623 | 68,653 | 15.2 | 11.4 - 19.0 |
| On Medicaid | 380 | 44,253 | 85.3 | 80.6 - 90.0 |
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.
