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Marijuana use during pregnancy in Alaska

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Definition

The percentage of resident persons with a live birth who reported using marijuana during pregnancy by Alaska Public Health Region.
Region is determined by maternal residence, not site of delivery. 

Changes in the wording of the PRAMS question about marijuana over time:

  • 2012-2015: During any of the following time periods, did you smoke marijuana or hash?
During my most recent pregnancy.

  • 2016-2022: During any of the following time periods, did you use marijuana or hash in any form? 
During my most recent pregnancy.

  • 2023-Present: During any of the following time periods, did you use marijuana or cannabis in any form? Please do not include hemp or CBD-only products.
During my most recent pregnancy.

Data Source

Alaska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for 2012–2023
More data on this topic can be found using the
Alaska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Data Visualization Tool Version 1.4: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health, Section of Women's, Children's, and Family Health; accessed on: 2026-10-30. 

Notes

The percentages reported above have been produced by weighting the sample so that the results better represent the Alaska population. 

Last Updated

October 2026