The Annual Report on Contraceptive Methods is required per Local Law 54 of 2017. This report contains the most recently-available data regarding commonly used contraceptive methods for adults and high school students.
While lead paint is the primary source of exposure to lead in New York City, tap water can also be a source of lead—and many privately owned small residential buildings in the city have plumbing that contains a much higher level of lead than is allowed in new construction today.
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 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 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.
This report summarizes activities by the New York City Health Department’s Food Service Establishment Inspection Ombuds Office (the Office) from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, as required by LL2013/089 of the New York City Council.
HRA’s HASA implemented an opioid overdose training plan. DHS strengthened its naloxone training practice by requiring staff from all shelters to participate in comprehensive naloxone trainings to ensure shelters across the city are equipped to administer the life-saving drug at all times.
This report is submitted in compliance with Local Law 1 of 2004, which requires the New York City Department of Health and 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.