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.

Data Source

Live births 2020–2023: 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

NA-rates were not calculated 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

2025-12