More content about hospitalizations:

Asthma

Asthma is a common disease in which the lungs become swollen, making breathing difficult. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and …

Falls among older adults

Each year, one in three older adults (65 years and older) falls. Among New York City’s older adults, there are approximately 30,500 emergency …

Health impacts of air pollution

Air pollution is an important environmental threat to the health of New York City residents. Exposures to two common air pollutants, fine particulate …

Transportation-related injuries

Traffic injuries are no accident. Like other public health concerns, they are preventable through data driven solutions. In NYC, traffic injuries, …

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, …

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 continues to adapt to …

Disparities in violence

Violence has profound effects. An assault, a shooting, a homicide, or any use of force affects people in many deep ways. Violence causes physical and …