Climate and Health in
Fordham - Bronx Pk| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | XX,XXX |
| Over age 65 | YY% |
| Under age 18 | YY% |
| Poverty | YY% |
| Graduated high school | YY% |
| Limited English | YY% |
| Owner-occupied homes | YY% |
| Rent-burdened households | YY% |
For each dataset, we divide neighborhoods up into tertiles, or thirds. This provides a rough comparison of this neighborhood, to all other NYC neighborhoods, for this indicator.
These are only based on the distribution of data values, not the range. The absolute values of indicators in different categories may not be all that different.
Climate and Health in
Fordham - Bronx PkAs the climate changes, we track New York City’s risk for extreme heat, storms and flooding, and episodes of elevated ozone. These have important public health impacts: already, heat kills more people than all other natural disasters.
Climate hazards
Some neighborhoods are hotter than others, which can make it costly or difficult to stay healthy for those residents
Surface temperatures vary based on vegetative cover (which promotes cooling), as well as by materials that retain heat (like paved roads, sidewalks, and buildings). Hotter neighborhoods tend to have more heat-exacerbated deaths associated with extreme heat events.
Surface temperature in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Less than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val )
the Citywide average
(city val )
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Health outcomes
Health outcomes that can be affected by conditions in the home or neighborhood.
Heat stress hospitalizations weather are part of the public health burden due to hot weather.
Heat hospitalizations in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
In the middle of neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000)
the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Severe asthma attacks can result in a visit to the ED. Things like smoke, air pollution, dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollen and pet dander can trigger asthma.
Asthma ED visits (age 5 to 17) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val per 10,000)
the Citywide average
(city val per 10,000)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Built environment
Access to AC, green space, and well-insulated homes can effect how easy it is to stay cool.
Vegetative cover is the land covered by trees, grass, or other plants instead of a hard surface like roads, sidewalks, or buildings. Vegetative cover tends to reduce temperatures in the immediate area and may increase air quality.
Grass and tree cover in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Adults reporting secondhand smoke at home. Secondhand smoke, especially indoors, is bad for health - particularly for the health of children.
Secondhand smoke in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
In the middle of neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Older adults (over 65) are more vulnerable to hot weather and heat stress. Air conditioning reduces the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illness.
Older adults with AC in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
In the middle of neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Building quality predicts the number of housing problems in a residence that place residents at increased risk of acute or chronic health problems.
Neighborhood building quality in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Less than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Priority populations
Some populations may be more vulnerable to health outcomes associated with climate.
Mental health conditions like series psychological distress can be worsened by extreme weather such as heat waves and coastal storms.
Psychological distress in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
In the middle of neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
The percent of households with incomes below the federal poverty level. Households without sufficient resources are often deprived of access to items such as health care and good quality housing that are needed to maintain good health.
Poverty in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
People who are obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.
Obesity in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
People with disabilities or access or functional needs may need additional support during extreme weather. For example, they may need extra planning for safe travel out of evacuation zones during a hurricane, or back-up electricity to support medical equipment during power outages. Information provided here about adults with independent living difficulties can help emergency management professionals better prepare our residents for emergencies.
Independence difficulty in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
Older adults are more vulnerable to extreme weather. Those living alone may have more difficulty getting resources they need in an emergency, and are at higher risk of weather-related illnesses like heat stroke and hypothermia.
Older adults living alone (65+) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:
Higher than most neighborhoods
the Bronx average
(boro val%)
the Citywide average
(city val%)
In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].
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