Births to women who reported smoking during pregnancy by race and ethnicity in Louisiana
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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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Definitions:
Number - births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy.
Percent - births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy per 100 live births.
Data Source: Live births 2020–2021: Louisiana State Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Department of Health.
Footnotes:
LNE - "low number event" reflects a number or rate based on at least one but fewer than five events
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.
Updated December 21, 2022.