Using data from HVS, ED visits among children, CHS, examines the relationship between housing quality and asthma. It describes the Healthy Homes Program aimed at reducing home health hazards for people with asthma and provides recommendations.
This report details the social determinants of health, well-being and health outcomes of Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) living in NYC. The data are disaggregated by ancestry. Produced in collaboration with community partners including health and service providers, academics and CBOs.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Major Report Detailing Health of Asians and Pacific Islanders in New York City", on December 10, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces New Home-visiting Services for First-time Parents and Infants, With Focus on Equity", on December 7, 2021.
Summary of clinical guidance for health care providers published in 2021, including on topics such as latent tuberculosis infection, childhood vaccination, and influenza.
Counts and rates of unintentional overdose deaths, stratified by demographic and geographic factors. In 2020, there were over 2,000 overdose deaths, an increase compared with 2019. Opioids were involved in 85% of overdose deaths.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches Coalition to Confront Racism in Medical Algorithms", on November 24, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Board of Health Passes Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis", on October 18, 2021.