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Smoking during pregnancy, 1990-96

T J Mathews

    National Vital Statistics Reports : From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System
    |December 16, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary

    Smoking during pregnancy declined overall from 1990-1996, but teen mothers now have the highest rates. American Indian, non-Hispanic white, and Hawaiian women showed the highest prevalence in 1996.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • Smoking during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding trends in maternal smoking is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in smoking during pregnancy from 1990 to 1996.
    • To examine smoking prevalence across different maternal demographic groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized descriptive tabulations of data from birth certificates.
    • Analyzed data for the period spanning 1990 to 1996.

    Main Results:

    • A year-over-year decline in smoking during pregnancy was observed from 1990 to 1996.
    • In 1996, 13.6% of births (over 400,000) involved mothers who smoked.
    • Teen mothers (15-19 years) showed declining rates until 1994, then an increase, becoming the highest-risk group.
    • American Indian, non-Hispanic white, and Hawaiian women had the highest smoking rates in 1996, while Chinese women had the lowest.

    Conclusions:

    • While overall smoking during pregnancy decreased, specific demographic shifts, particularly among adolescents, require attention.
    • Targeted public health strategies are needed to address persistent disparities in maternal smoking rates across racial, ethnic, and age groups.

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