This report highlights data from the NYC Physical Activity and Transit Survey and the NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey. It describes the rate of those engaging in muscle-strengthening activity and shows that only one-third of the adults and one-half of the youth in New York City met muscle-strengthening activity recommendations.
This report defines neighborhood walkability and highlights the variation of it across the five New York City boroughs. Data from the Physical Activity and Transit Survey shows that higher neighborhood walkability is associated with greater physical activity. This report compares physical activity and neighborhood walkability across the boroughs.
This report highlights data from the Community Health Survey on the prevalence of arthritis of the hip and knee among New Yorkers. Comorbid factors, such as chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, are also discussed. In addition, the rate of physical activity among adults with arthritis is analyzed.
This is an update on Integrated Pest Management in New York City for 2014 prepared by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Veterinary and pest Control Services.
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.
This data brief summarizes data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. It describes the characteristics of youth who are bullied and their increased risk for tobacco, alcohol and other drug use, mental health problems, and misconduct in academic settings.
An overview of the City's food policy work and provide current metrics on City food programs, including the 19 food metrics that the City is required to report on annually pursuant to Local Law 52 of 2011.
This data brief summarizes the trends in treatment for diabetes-related conditions, including hospitalizations for lower-extremity amputation and dialysis for kidney disease. It also provides data from the New York City A1C registry on control of blood glucose among diabetics in treatment.