Regular Pap tests can prevent cervical cancer by identifying abnormalties before it becomes cancerous. Since its curable stages show no symptoms, women are recommended to get a screening every 1 to 3 years. However, despite the recommendation, 20% of women say they do not get Pap tests regularly. This report focuses on the characteristics of women who are not regularly getting tested and explores why they do not get tested regularly.
Implementation Updates, after 2004 shall include a report on the number of limited English proficient people served, disaggregated by language and by agency office or other covered agency office.
The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) is a standard employer report of OSHA-recordable injuries. It measures nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses only.
Bicentennial Anniversary Booklet detailing the illustrious history of the Board of Health in NYC, the predecessor of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The 2004 Annual Summary presents data of vital events in 2004, including births, deaths and spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy. This data, compiled by the Office of Vital Statistics, is derived from vital event certificates filed with the Office of Vital Records at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
This Executive Order by the Mayor announces Equal Access to Health Insurance Coverage for the Domestic Partners of Employees of City Vendors and Other Businesses.