This report describes the health benefits of active transportation in New York City. Data is also provided on the various benefits of New Yorkers using public transportation. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to be even more active and safe.
This report presents new information on past-year HIV testing in New York City. It examines testing rates by borough and high-risk groups, and investigates which patients are more likely to have a doctor recommend an HIV test. Based on these findings, recommendations for increasing HIV testing are featured in this report.
This report identifies characteristics of those affected by a disability in NYC and how disability impacts their lives. It also addresses the chronic health conditions that are associated with a disability. Finally, the report features recommendations for health care providers on addressing the multiple needs of this population and for community-based organizations on providing supportive services for these individuals.
This report examines two major risk factors for childhood obesity, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity, using data from telephone surveys of NYC parents. Data is provided on nutrition and lifestyle habits of New York City children that contribute to obesity, as well as types of children most susceptible to more unhealthy lifestyles. Finally, the report makes recommendations to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of obesity in New York City children.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Vax to School — Last Week to Get the Shot in Order to Be Fully Immunized in Time for the First Day of School", on August 2, 2021.
This report includes provisional data for 2016 on deaths due to overdose, with a focus on deaths involving heroin and fentanyl. It was released in conjuction with related initiatives, including the I Saved a Life overdose prevention awareness campaign and HealingNYC, the City's program to prevent and treat opioid misuse and addiction.
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.
This brief presents provisional 2019 mortality data and describes demographic and geographic characteristics of drug overdose deaths, as well as trends over the past 20 years.
Analysis of qualitative interviews with NYC cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men who use crystal methamphetamine, to understand drug use affects. Recommendations for service providers to engage in harm reduction included.
This annual report, includes a tables appendix, describes patterns in child injury death by demographic characteristics and by intent and cause of injury.
Pursuant to Local Law 63, this report contains data related to the deaths of homeless persons in New York City provided to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for the annual period of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
This report use NYC Community Air Survey data to show trends in the levels of four common air pollutants in NYC (PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and O3) from 2008-2015 and the variation in air quality by NYC neighborhood.
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.