This report summarizes data on food-related anaphylaxis in New York City from the period of 2006-2010. Emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths are shown, organized by food triggers and age groups.
This report highlights data on falls among adults ages 65 and older in New York City. The report summarizes trends in fall-related Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations, the need for continued care after leaving the hospital. Data on risks are also highlighted.
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.
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.
On warm summer days, New York City can be as much as 10 degrees warmer than surrounding areas. Ready New York: Beat the Heat offers tips on how to stay healthy and cool during the summer months, conserve water and energy, and identify and treat individuals with heat-related illnesses.
This Ready New York brochure, addresses the threat of the flu pandemic on the City. It details how citizens can prepare for the risk of flu and how citizens can protect themselves if they do attain the illness.