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Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that forms when fuel or other materials are burned. It is invisible and has no odor. Even short-term exposure …

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a common urban pest. Though there are more than a thousand species of roaches, just a few are found in NYC homes. The most common are …

Drinking water quality

All NYC residences receive drinking water from a public water system. Most water is gravity fed from a network of reservoirs and lakes in protected …

Economic conditions

Social and economic conditions affect people’s health. These conditions (also called “social determinants of health”) are conditions that people may …

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 …

Housing maintenance

Buildings with maintenance issues and disrepair can harm health. Across NYC, low-income neighborhoods have a higher percentage of buildings in …

Housing safety

Most people spend most of their time in their home. That makes the home a crucial environment that can affect one’s health - both in terms of …

Housing stability

Most people spend most of their time in their home. That makes the home a crucial environment that can affect one’s health. Housing stability In …

Lead poisoning

Lead is a metal that is toxic to people. There is no safe level of lead in your body. It can cause learning and behavior problems, and delay physical …