This report provides results from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Survey (PRAMS) of New York City women who gave birth in 2012-2013, including the estimated prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms (11%) as well as descriptive data regarding who is most affected and factors that contribute to elevated rates of postpartum depression. The report includes recommendations for health care providers, health care systems, and women experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 37 of 2005 (LL37), which requires a summary of the changes to the carcinogen and developmental toxin list since the NYC LL37 prohibition list was first established on April I, 2005, to be prepared and submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
This report summarizes the Department's permitting and licensing activities from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as required by Local Law 2016/047 of the New York City Council.
A report summarizing activities by the Department's Food Service Establishment Ombuds Office from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as required by Local Law 2013/089 of the New York City Council.
This report found that there was a steady decline in sugary drink consumption among adults between 2007 and 2013; however, between 2013 and 2015, the prevalence stagnated (24% in 2015). There was no change in overall sugary drink consumption prevalence among teens between 2013 and 2015. Among children 6 to 12, there was a decline in consumption between 2009 and 2015. Recommendations are included for health care providers, schools, community leaders, retailers, and all New Yorkers to reduce and eliminate consumption of sugary drinks.
Every year the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Summary of
Vital Statistics highlights trends in the births and deaths that occur in New York City. These trends are used to inform our programs and policies.
The report presents data on emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations related to dog bite injuries, as well as data on dog bites reported to the Health Department.
Pursuant to LL58 of 2015, report regarding the medical and mental health services provided to inmates in city correctional facilities during April - June 2017
This data brief highlights the prevalence of illicit drug use and misuse of prescription drugs among New York City public high school students, including that rates of substance use are higher among gay, lesbian, and bisexual students and those not sure of their sexual orientation, compared with heterosexual students, as well as higher among transgender students compared with non-transgender youth.