Prevalence study of substance abuse in a midwestern city

Illicit substance abuse among pregnant women has been documented in many large metropolitan areas. However, there has been limited documentation in smaller, more traditional cities of America. The urine of 105 viable newborns delivered within a 30-day period was tested for illicit drugs in a blind study. Positive results were obtained in 9.5% of the subjects. The following demographic data were compiled about the subjects: (a) type of identified substance; (b) age of mother; (c) timing of mother's entry into prenatal care; (d) maternal complications; (e) newborn complications; (f) newborn gestational age; and (g) mother's economic status.