Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
What Topics Does PRAMS Cover?
- Breastfeeding
- Domestic Violence
- Experiences of Discrimination
- Food Insecurity
- Health Insurance
- Hospital Practices
- Infant Sleep Environment
- Mental Health
- Parental Leave
The Maine CDC conducts surveillance on the health of pregnant people and infants across the state. Primary sources for this data are birth certificates and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS).
This web site provides reports on incidence and mortality rates as well as information on risk factors, prevention and early detection of various cancers.
For professionals, such as hospitals and physicians, this web site includes educational materials and downloadable forms for submitting data to the Maine Cancer Registry.
COVID-19 data updated weekly on Tuesdays. All data are preliminary and may change as Maine CDC investigates cases. *Selected data available to download below.
References to tobacco on this webpage refer to commercial tobacco, not the sacred and traditional tobacco used by American Indian communities.
The Maine QuitLink offers free, confidential support to quit smoking, vaping, or other tobacco use. Get help from the Maine QuitLink online or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
They can also share tobacco information related to: