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Climate and health
Climate, including extreme weather, has a direct impact on health. As NYC’s climate changes, along with the world’s climate, we expect more frequent …
2022 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Each summer, an estimated 370 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account for about …
Real-time heat-related illness
Extreme heat is dangerous. It can cause illness, make chronic conditions worse, and even kill. Heat-related illnesses happen when the body cannot cool …
The urban heat island effect in NYC
In New York City and across the country, more people die from extreme heat than from all other natural disasters combined. To understand how to keep …
Weather-related illness
A region’s climate is characterized by its usual weather conditions, seasons, and patterns in extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, and …
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 than from all other natural …
What hot weather means for food safety
New Yorkers eat out more than a billion times a year. To help keep diners safe, the Health Department educates restaurant operators about food safety …