This report examines trends and patterns in firearm deaths and injuries in the city. It highlights firearm violence, since most firearm deaths and injuries in New York City result from violence. Firearm deaths and injuries impose health care, judicial, and incarceration-related costs, as well as a host of social and economic costs on the communities in which they occur.
Report detailing the impact of the NYC Smoke-Free Air Act 10 years after its implementation (in 2003), on the health of New Yorkers, on businesses and on tourism.
Directive #1 is a DOHMH review of internal controls submitted annually to the NYC Comptroller, which includes a financial integrity statement and a series of completed checklists.
Directive #1 is a DOHMH review of internal controls submitted annually to the NYC Comptroller, which includes a financial integrity statement and a series of completed checklists.
This data brief describes the mental health conditions of New York City children (ADHD,ODD/CD, anxiety and/or bi-polar disorder) and details the treatment of these conditions by a mental health specialist and challenges faced by parents.
This data brief describes the incidence of Group A Streptococcal Infection in New York City, detailing the increase in hospital-acquired infection and the demographics of those affected.
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 data brief examines self-rated general health, a holistic indicator of perceived health that encompasses a summary of physical, mental, and emotional factors and their association with chronic health conditions. Demographic factors are also examined.
The Summary of Vital Statistics presents data on many important health indicators, such as life expectancy, leading causes of death and the infant mortality rate. The Health Department uses these indicators, which are broken down by ethnic group, gender, age and neighborhood, to monitor the public health of the city. This report contains Appendix B: Technical Notes and New York City Vital Event Certificates.