Environmental health outcomes
Our environment - the world around us - affects our health. Here are datasets on health outcomes that people experience that may be linked to the environment.
Some of these have clear links to the environment, like lead poisoning. Others have some uncertain links, and are still being investigated and understood.
But while specific health outcomes may have stronger or weaker links to the environment, the environment’s overall effect on our health is clear - we know that one of the strongest predictors of health is where you’re born. For example, significant disparities in premature mortality closely align with neighborhoods that were redlined nearly 100 years ago - showing the effect that disinvesment, racism, and inequality have on public health.
Injury deaths in NYC Injury deaths among young and middle-aged adults in New York City: with a focus on homicide and suicide Young and middle-aged …
Lead poisoning affects adults too Lead poisoning affects adults too Lead is a harmful metal that can cause serious health issues. When lead poisoning makes …
How power outages affect health Imagine your child has asthma. One summer night, a powerful storm rolls in and knocks the power out. Your child starts to …
Why violence is a public health issue Using public health to prevent violence Experiencing violence affects people in many ways. It not only causes physical injury …
Health, housing, and history For health, place matters What determines whether or not you’re healthy? You may think about what you eat, whether you …
Environments matter: the road to street safety in NYC The COVID-19 public health emergency has changed New York City in many ways—including how we get around the city. As the city …
Protecting New Yorkers from extreme heat Hot weather is dangerous. In New York City and across the country, more people on average die from extreme heat each year …
Disparities in violence Violence has profound effects. An assault, a shooting, a homicide, or any use of force affects people in many deep ways. …
Why asthma is a social justice issue Poverty affects health in many ways. In New York City, the story of asthma clearly illustrates this connection. To understand …