W.Va. Worst in Nation for Pregnancy Smoking

A new report says that more than 1 out every 4 women in West Virginia smokes while pregnant, which is the highest pregnancy smoking rate in the nation.

More than 26 percent of women in the state smoke while pregnant which is more than three times the national average of 8.9 percent.

KIDS COUNT WV examined the 2011 study that broke down the numbers by county.

Putnam County had the lowest number of pregnant women smoking at 15.7 percent, nearly double the national average.

Wirt County ranked last with 44.2 percent of pregnant women reported smoking.