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Leading causes of injuries and deaths in NYC (2021 - 2023)
This tool shows the leading causes of emergency department visits (ED visits), hospitalizations, and deaths in New York City with a special focus on …
Raising the minimum wage would save lives
In 2016, the Health Department published a paper showing how a higher minimum wage could have reduced thousands of premature deaths in NYC — up to 8%. …
2026 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Each summer, on average, more than 500 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account …
2025 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Each summer, on average, more than 500 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account …
2024 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Each summer, on average, an estimated 350 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account …
Injury deaths in NYC adults: how homicide and suicide contribute
Young and middle-aged adults (ages 15 to 44) do not typically die from the natural causes that kill older adults. Injuries, both intentional — …
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 have trouble breathing. …
2021 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Summary: Heat Stress Deaths Each summer from 2010-2019, there were, on average,10 heat stress deaths (those caused directly by heat) in New York City …
2022 NYC Heat-Related Mortality Report
Summary Each summer, an estimated 370 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather in New York City (NYC). These heat-related deaths account for …