WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,415 | 113,196 | 58.0 | 54.8 - 61.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 361 | 29,809 | 24.3 | 19.0 - 29.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 342 | 25,129 | 71.2 | 64.7 - 77.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 238 | 18,472 | 53.2 | 45.4 - 61.1 |
| Hispanic | 474 | 39,785 | 77.2 | 72.6 - 81.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 82 | 8,760 | 91.3 | 83.0 - 99.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 229 | 19,167 | 77.9 | 71.5 - 84.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 771 | 61,724 | 53.6 | 49.3 - 57.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 333 | 23,545 | 41.0 | 34.2 - 47.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 344 | 26,682 | 84.4 | 79.6 - 89.2 |
| High school graduate | 307 | 26,469 | 78.7 | 73.3 - 84.0 |
| More than high school | 761 | 59,902 | 37.1 | 32.7 - 41.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 780 | 62,273 | 40.6 | 36.3 - 44.8 |
| Not Married | 635 | 50,923 | 79.4 | 75.4 - 83.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 606 | 45,870 | 20.9 | 16.7 - 25.2 |
| On Medicaid | 809 | 67,326 | 83.3 | 80.2 - 86.4 |
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.
