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Statistics on children, youth and families in Louisiana from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Agenda for Children
Births to women who reported smoking during pregnancy by race and ethnicity in Louisiana
Births to women who reported smoking during pregnancy by race and ethnicity
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Why This Indicator Matters
Smoking during pregnancy increases a baby's risk of being born premature and having a low birthweight. It also increases a baby's risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Number - births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy.
Percent - births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy per 100 live births.
Percent - births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy per 100 live births.
Data Source
Live births 2020–2022: Louisiana State Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Department of Health.
Notes
LNE - "low number event" reflects a number or rate based on at least one but fewer than five events
S-data was suppressed when the denominator was zero
Please note that the actual number of mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be higher than the data reported here because some mothers who smoke may not report doing so.
S-data was suppressed when the denominator was zero
Please note that the actual number of mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be higher than the data reported here because some mothers who smoke may not report doing so.
Last Updated
October 2024