Local Law 1 of 2004 requires the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to annually report to the New York City Council on the City's progress toward reducing childhood lead poisoning and increasing blood lead testing in New York City. This report is submitted in compliance with this requirement.
This report summarizes regulation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Mobile Food Vending, pursuant to Local Law 16 of 2013, covering the Period from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.
Using data from the 2015 NYC YRBS and two focus groups, this brief describes experiences of harassment, and separation from guardians, mental health concerns, and sources of support among LGBTQ youth
This report provides results from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Survey (PRAMS) of New York City women who gave birth in 2012-2013, including the estimated prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms (11%) as well as descriptive data regarding who is most affected and factors that contribute to elevated rates of postpartum depression. The report includes recommendations for health care providers, health care systems, and women experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 37 of 2005 (LL37), which requires a summary of the changes to the carcinogen and developmental toxin list since the NYC LL37 prohibition list was first established on April I, 2005, to be prepared and submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
This report summarizes the Department's permitting and licensing activities from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, as required by Local Law 2016/047 of the New York City Council.
A report summarizing activities by the Department's Food Service Establishment Ombuds Office from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as required by Local Law 2013/089 of the New York City Council.
This report found that there was a steady decline in sugary drink consumption among adults between 2007 and 2013; however, between 2013 and 2015, the prevalence stagnated (24% in 2015). There was no change in overall sugary drink consumption prevalence among teens between 2013 and 2015. Among children 6 to 12, there was a decline in consumption between 2009 and 2015. Recommendations are included for health care providers, schools, community leaders, retailers, and all New Yorkers to reduce and eliminate consumption of sugary drinks.
Every year the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Summary of
Vital Statistics highlights trends in the births and deaths that occur in New York City. These trends are used to inform our programs and policies.