Definition

Number - live births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy.

Percent - live births to women who reported smoking during their pregnancy per 100 live births.

Data Source

Live births 2011-2023: Louisiana State Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Department of Health.

Notes

LNE (low number event) -  data are not reported when there were more than zero and fewer than five events during the reporting period. Prior to 2011, rates based on fewer than 20 events are not reported.

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