The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) provides standardized data for monitoring; 2015 changes in coding present challenges. This report asseses the impact on pediatric mental health ED visit monitoring.
Pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2004, the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene reports annually to the New York City Council on the City's progress toward reducing elevated blood lead levels among children and increasing blood lead testing in New York City.
Mayor De Blasio appears on the Brian Leher show with Brian Leher and their discussion topic is about is Mayor De Blasio's new health care program, NYC care.
Pursuant to Local Law 54 of 2017, this report includes the most recently-available data regarding commonly used contraceptive methods for adults and high school students.
This report summarizes NYC construction deaths by worker characteristics and circumstances of injury. Falls accounted for 60% of fatal construction injuries. Older workers and those w/lower education levels were disproportionately fatally injured.
The Comptroller’s investigation, examining the City’s response to lead in the period between January 1, 2013 and October 10, 2018, includes a number of findings that demonstrate the need for increased coordination in the City’s fight against lead exposure.
This Epi Data Brief summarizes data from both the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey on self-reported cannabis use, providing some comparison of NYC to US rates. In addition, the brief summarizes data on emergency department visits.
Pursuant to Local Law 114 of 2017 this report describes medical health services for individuals in shelters. This report should be viewed against the backdrop of the many services HRA and DHS provide to address social and structural determinants of health and homelessness. Report revised 9/2019.
Pursuant to Local Law 114 of 2017 this report describes medical health services for individuals in shelters. This report should be viewed against the backdrop of the many services HRA and DHS provide to address social and structural determinants of health and homelessness.