This data brief examines changes in ED visits between 2006 and 2015, describes the demographic characteristics of the population making MHTRED visits, and identifies high utilizers (five or more MHTRED visits in 2015), who likely need ongoing services and supports.
This report summarizes results from the NYC Ambient Noise/Light and Sleep Survey. The survey investigated the frequency and sources of ambient noise and light that cause sleep disturbance, measures taken to mitigate noise exposure, and effect on concentration.
This Epi Data Brief presents data on the trend in the rate of new Legionnaires' disease cases (incidence) from 2007 to 2017, and includes an analysis by sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics from 2015 to 2017.
This report summarizes data on treatment for opioid use disorders among NYC residents, including demographic characteristics of those receiving methadone and buprenorphine treatment.
This report highlights differences in health care access, health behaviors, and health outcomes among New Yorkers from different Asian ancestry groups.
This Epi Data Brief describes data on sleep, screen time, and mental health symptoms, finding that inadequate sleep is associated with a higher prevalence of symptoms.
Vital Statistics data on pregnancies among 15- to 19-year-olds and Youth Risk Behavior Survey data on sexual activity and contraceptive use among high school students are detailed in this brief.
In 2015,552 suicides were reported in New York City (NYC); approximately two-thirds occurred among males and one-third among females. While the suicide rate among males has been consistently and markedly higher than among females, the gap has narrowed in recent years due to an increase among females
The data brief describes demographic characteristics of NYC adults with SPD, their access to mental health treatment, and trends in the prevalence of health behaviors and chronic diseases.
This data brief details smoking-related behaviors of NYC men and public high school boys using data from the 2016 NYC Community Health Survey, 2016 New York State Adult Tobacco Survey, and 2015 NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
This brief includes provisional data for 2017 on deaths due to overdose, with a focus on deaths involving heroin and fentanyl, a high potency opioid analgesic.
Emergency executive Order No. 3 extends section 2 of previous Emergency Executive Order 332, regarding additional or alternatives tours for DOC officers and custodians to address staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Executive Order No. 86 , extends section 2 of Emergency Executive Order No. 83, dated April 28, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to Covid-19.
Emergency Executive Order No. 83, dated April 28, 2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 80, dated April 23, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to Covid-19.
Emergency Executive Order No. 81 dated April 23, 2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 66, dated March 29, 2022, for five (5) days, if it relates to steps to address the conditions in the New York City jails.
Emergency Executive order No. 80, dated 4/23/2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 77, dated April 18, 2022, for five (5) days. If it relates to Covid-19.
Emergency Executive Order No. 71 extends Emergency Executive Order No. 68, dated April 3, 2022 is extended for five (5) days, if it relates to Covid-19 pandemic.
Emergency Executive Order No. 68 extends, Emergency Executive Order No. 65 dated March 29, 2022 is extended for five (5) days, if this relates to the state of emergency to address the threat and impacts of Covid-19.
Emergency Executive Order No. 163, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 158, dated August 1, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to an outbreak of the monkeypox virus that poses a significant risk to public health.
Emergency Executive Order No. 158, Declaration of Local State of Emergency, dated August 1, 2022, due to outbreak of the monkeypox virus that poses a significant risk to public health shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
Emergency Executive Order 100, regarding ULURP, City Council, BP Election, Procurement, Elective Surgery, Restaurants, Department of Corrections, Senior Citizen Centers, Gyms and Gatherings. March 16, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Racoons Against Rabies in Parts of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan" on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in All Five Boroughs", on September 21, 2021.
Pursuant to LL 125 of 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required to develop educational materials regarding drugs and opiates awareness and prevention to be made available by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the New York City
Pursuant to Local Law 21 of 2020, this report provides the most recently available information regarding children receiving early intervention services from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Pursuant to local law 21 of 2020, this report includes the most recently available information regarding children receiving early intervention services from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Pursuant to Local Law 182 of 2017, this report summarizes the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders provided directly or through programs administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in calendar year 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on March 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Dr. Torian Easterling Appointed First Deputy Commissioner, Chief Equity Officer," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Don’t Have a Lonely Barbecue – Get Vaccinated by This Weekend to Be Protected for July 4 Celebrations", on May 29, 2021.
IBO’s review of New York City’s spending on antismoking programs finds that spending levels
have varied widely in recent years—and that after trending downward the local adult smoking rate has been increasing.
Hospitalization, emergency department (ED) visit, and public school health record asthma-related data highlight trends and persistent disparities in asthma-related outcomes among children residing in the Bronx compared with other areas of NYC.
The diabetes data report per LL 221 of 2019 requires DOHMH to produce data on diabetes-related health problems, disaggregated by geographic area and demographic characteristics where feasible.