This data brief details the surveillance data on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and tuberculosis (TB). This data is examined together to identify neighborhoods with the greatest burden of the diseases.
The Summary of Vital Statistics presents data on many important health indicators, such as life expectancy, leading causes of death and the infant mortality rate, for the City of New York. The Health Department uses these indicators, which are broken down by ethnic group, gender, age and neighborhoods, to monitor the public health. This report contains the 2011 Infant Mortality data.
This report present data on hospitalization rates, the financial burden they impose, and the trends in hospitalization by age, sex, and socioeconomic status. Finally, information was provided on how adult hospitalizations for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions can be prevented.
This report examines the relationship between weight and health behaviors such as physical activity and nutrition behaviors among New York Ctiy public high school students. Data is provided on trends in obesity in NYC high schools, particularly by race, lifestyle habits, economic status of the schools, and by mindset. Finally, the report makes recommendations to reduce rates of obesity in New York City.
This data brief details the rate of non-daily smoking among young adults. This chronic, low-level form of cigarette consumption does not decrease as rapidly as the rate of daily smoking, showing that although smoking declines overall, non-daily smoking remains a problem.
Annual report of the dates and results of all inspections of all beaches and the dates and reasons for any warning or closure, and such other information deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, for the Friday proceeding the last Monday of May until the Friday after the first Monday of September of each year
This data brief analyzes the misuse of benzodiazepines among New York City adults and youth, detailing the death rates and hospital visits resulting from this.
This data brief compares the availability and promotion of beverages in retail food outlets across neighborhoods with different consumption levels of sugary drinks.