The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS", on May 4, 2021.
The purpose of this publication is to share important information the New York Fire Department has gathered concerning the physical and mental health effects of 9/11 rescue workers. This report culminates information gathered over a six-year period, from September 2001 to September 2007.
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and (primary and secondary) syphilis—have reached their highest reported levels in 30 years in NYC and record levels nationwide.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Following an investigation into health care in the city’s jails, in 2015 Mayor de Blasio shifted responsibility for providing health care in the jails from private firms to the city’s public hospital system. Despite a shrinking jail population, the cost of care has increased.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Wellness Suites Reopen and Welcome the Community Back at Neighborhood Health Action Centers", on April 13, 2022.
The LeadFreeNYC plan recently released by the city provides a roadmap to eliminate childhood lead exposure. Focus on the Field feature: value ambassadors for diversity
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that — with more than 96 percent of city workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — the city will make vaccination optional for current and prospective city workers effective February 10, 2023.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "WITH FAMILIES AT HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY URGES NEW YORKERS TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT WINDOW FALLS," on January 21, 2020.
In another effort to strongly support the LGBTQ+ community, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed Executive Order 32 to protect access to gender-affirming health care in New York City.
This report examines the prevalence of heterosexual anal sex among women in New York City, condom use, and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
This report examines the city's population at greatest risk of suicide and self-inflicted injuries. Data is provided on people most susceptible to suicide, methods of suicide, and health risks that coincide with suicide attempts. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to reduce the risk of suicide in communities.
In order to monitor the NYC retail tobacco environment, the Retail Advertising Tobacco Survey, an observational survey of about 2,000 licensed tobacco retailers, was conducted in the summer of 2011.
This report present data on hospitalization rates, the financial burden they impose, and the trends in hospitalization by age, sex, and socioeconomic status. Finally, information was provided on how adult hospitalizations for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions can be prevented.
This report examines the relationship between weight and health behaviors such as physical activity and nutrition behaviors among New York Ctiy public high school students. Data is provided on trends in obesity in NYC high schools, particularly by race, lifestyle habits, economic status of the schools, and by mindset. Finally, the report makes recommendations to reduce rates of obesity in New York City.
This report examines relationship between health habits and oral health in New Yorkers. Data is provided on New Yorkers with certain habits or conditions and their frequency of visiting the dentist, trends on different age groups of New Yorkers who have not been to the dentist, and health risks diagnosed as a result of poor oral health. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to improve oral health and habits.
This report presents trends in attempted suicides and describes the burden of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth. It also highlights how mental health issues vary across sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and risk behaviors. Finally, it features recommendations on how to improve mental health awareness for health care providers, school staff and officials, as well as parents and teens themselves.
This report examines influenza and PPSV vaccination rates among adult New Yorkers, including those with certain long-term health conditions and older adults who are at risk of serious complications from influenza.
The report examines the prevalence of current illicit drug use and the types of drugs associated with drug-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations & unintentional drug overdose deaths
This report examines headphone use with personal music players and its associations with hearing problems. Data is presented on New Yorkers with hearing problems, particularly trends in younger adults who listen to music frequently with headphones. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to reduce possible consequences of listening to music with headphones.
This report describes the health benefits of active transportation in New York City. Data is also provided on the various benefits of New Yorkers using public transportation. Finally, the report makes recommendations on how to be even more active and safe.
This report presents new information on past-year HIV testing in New York City. It examines testing rates by borough and high-risk groups, and investigates which patients are more likely to have a doctor recommend an HIV test. Based on these findings, recommendations for increasing HIV testing are featured in this report.
This report identifies characteristics of those affected by a disability in NYC and how disability impacts their lives. It also addresses the chronic health conditions that are associated with a disability. Finally, the report features recommendations for health care providers on addressing the multiple needs of this population and for community-based organizations on providing supportive services for these individuals.
This report examines two major risk factors for childhood obesity, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity, using data from telephone surveys of NYC parents. Data is provided on nutrition and lifestyle habits of New York City children that contribute to obesity, as well as types of children most susceptible to more unhealthy lifestyles. Finally, the report makes recommendations to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of obesity in New York City children.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Vax to School — Last Week to Get the Shot in Order to Be Fully Immunized in Time for the First Day of School", on August 2, 2021.
This report includes provisional data for 2016 on deaths due to overdose, with a focus on deaths involving heroin and fentanyl. It was released in conjuction with related initiatives, including the I Saved a Life overdose prevention awareness campaign and HealingNYC, the City's program to prevent and treat opioid misuse and addiction.
Counts and rates of unintentional overdose deaths, stratified by demographic and geographic factors. In 2020, there were over 2,000 overdose deaths, an increase compared with 2019. Opioids were involved in 85% of overdose deaths.
This brief presents provisional 2019 mortality data and describes demographic and geographic characteristics of drug overdose deaths, as well as trends over the past 20 years.
Analysis of qualitative interviews with NYC cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men who use crystal methamphetamine, to understand drug use affects. Recommendations for service providers to engage in harm reduction included.
This annual report, includes a tables appendix, describes patterns in child injury death by demographic characteristics and by intent and cause of injury.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Pursuant to Local Law 63, this report contains data related to the deaths of homeless persons in New York City provided to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for the annual period of July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosting a national convening on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition Security, and Health Disparities
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