Directive #1 is a DOHMH review of internal controls submitted annually to the NYC Comptroller, which includes a financial integrity statement and a series of completed checklists.
This data brief analyzes adult (aged 65 and older) fall injuries in New York City, detailing resulted hospitalizations and deaths because of the injury.
This volume provides guidance to health care providers on preventing, diagnosing, and managing the Hepatitis B infection, including screening and immunization recommendations.
This data brief analyzes the rate of infant mortality in New York City, as well as compares pre-pregnancy weight among women by race, ethnicity, and education.
This report examines relationship between health habits and oral health in New Yorkers. Data is provided on New Yorkers with certain habits or conditions and their frequency of visiting the dentist, trends on different age groups of New Yorkers who have not been to the dentist, and health risks diagnosed as a result of poor oral health. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to improve oral health and habits.
This report is prepared and submitted pursuant to Local Law 63, amending the Administrative Code of the City of New York to track and report deaths of homeless persons in the City of New York. This report summarizes homeless deaths during the annual reporting period for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
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.
This report explains the changes in methodology for the conduction of the New York City Community Health Survey and provides guidance for interpreting trends over time.
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.
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.
Annual report by the Child Fatality Review Advisory Team (created by local law 115 in 2006) presenting a 10-year retrospective review of fatal injuries among children and youth aged 0-17.
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 in NYC. The Health Department uses these indicators, which are broken down by ethnic group, gender, age and neighborhoods, to monitor the public health.
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 Mortality data.
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 Pregnancy Outcomes data.
This form provides a summary of the Prevention Agenda activities and priorities, which are described in more detail within the Community Health Assessment (CHA) document.
This data brief summarizes data on influenza vaccination levels among children and adults, organized by race/ethnicity or neighborhood. The report also emphasizes the goals for increased vaccination, especially among vulnerable groups such as those 65 years and older, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Reporting on the administration and enforcement of Tobacco Products and Regulation Act, required under NYC Admin Code 17-11 of 1993, and ATUPA laws of NYS, forbiding sale of Tobacco products to minors.
In accordance with Local Law 37 of 2005, DOHMH reports on changes to pesticides listed by the EPA as carcinogens or toxins and list of the amount of these pesticides used by NYC Agency usage.
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. The Health Department uses these indicators, which are broken down by ethnic group, gender, age and neighborhood, to monitor the public health of the city. This report contains Appendix B: Technical Notes and New York City Vital Event Certificates.
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. The Health Department uses these indicators, which are broken down by ethnic group, gender, age and neighborhood, to monitor the public health of the city. This report contains Appendix A: Supplemental Population, Mortality and Pregnancy Outcome Data Tables.
This data brief describes the mental health conditions of New York City children (ADHD,ODD/CD, anxiety and/or bi-polar disorder) and details the treatment of these conditions by a mental health specialist and challenges faced by parents.
This data brief describes the incidence of Group A Streptococcal Infection in New York City, detailing the increase in hospital-acquired infection and the demographics of those affected.
In order to monitor the NYC retail tobacco environment, the Retail Advertising Tobacco Survey, an observational survey of about 2,000 licensed tobacco retailers, was conducted in the summer of 2011.
This data brief examines self-rated general health, a holistic indicator of perceived health that encompasses a summary of physical, mental, and emotional factors and their association with chronic health conditions. Demographic factors are also examined.
Directive #1 is a DOHMH review of internal controls submitted annually to the NYC Comptroller, which includes a financial integrity statement and a series of completed checklists.
Directive #1 is a DOHMH review of internal controls submitted annually to the NYC Comptroller, which includes a financial integrity statement and a series of completed checklists.
Report detailing the impact of the NYC Smoke-Free Air Act 10 years after its implementation (in 2003), on the health of New Yorkers, on businesses and on tourism.
The diabetes epidemic continues to worsen in New York City. Nearly 650,000 adult New Yorkers reported having diabetes in 2011, an increase of approximately 200,000 adults since 2002. People with diabetes are at increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, and amputations.
The goal for this report is to inspire action by documentation - the disparities include Social & Physical environmental conditions, limited access to primary, preventive and quality care
This report examines trends and patterns in firearm deaths and injuries in the city. It highlights firearm violence, since most firearm deaths and injuries in New York City result from violence. Firearm deaths and injuries impose health care, judicial, and incarceration-related costs, as well as a host of social and economic costs on the communities in which they occur.
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.