Outdoor Air and Health in

Fordham - Bronx Pk
ZIP Codes: 10458, 10467, 10468, 10470.
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%
Source: American Community Survey (2019-2023)

Indicator rankings

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.

Lower: for that dataset, the neighborhood is in the lowest third of all neighborhoods.
Higher: for that dataset, the neighborhood is in the upper third of all neighborhoods.
An example bar chart. The one-third of neighborhoods with the lowest values are labelled Lower. The one-third of neighborhoods with the highest values are labelled Higher.

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.

Outdoor Air and Health in

Fordham - Bronx Pk
Outdoor Air and Health

Air pollution is one of the most important environmental threats to people who live in urban areas. Exposures are linked to respiratory and heart diseases, cancers, and premature deaths. Meanwhile, emissions, levels of exposure, and population vulnerability vary across neighborhoods.

Outdoor air pollutants

Common air pollutants that can worsen asthma, and result in illness or death.

Nitrogen dioxide is a pollutant formed by combusion that damage lung tissue, cause breathing problems, and contribute to smog and acid rain.

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Nitrogen dioxide in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Less than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val ppb)

the Citywide average
(city val ppb)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Ozone is a common air pollutant that can harm breathing and worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions.

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Ozone in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Less than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val ppb)

the Citywide average
(city val ppb)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Fine particles are emitted by vehicles, building boilers, and other combustion - and are a major form of air pollution that harms health.

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PM2.5 (Fine particles) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val mcg/m3)

the Citywide average
(city val mcg/m3)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Black carbon is a major component of fine particles in the air. Fine particles are easily inhaled and contribute to both short-term acute health effects, as well as long-term chronic illness.

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Black carbon in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val absorbance units)

the Citywide average
(city val absorbance units)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Heating fuel emissions

Air pollution often rises in the winter because buildings burn oil and gas for heat and hot water.

Boilers are a common source of SO2, which can worsen lung disease.

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Boiler emissions (SO2) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square kilometer)

the Citywide average
(city val per square kilometer)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Boilers are a common source of PM2.5, which can harm health.

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Boiler emissions (PM2.5) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square kilometer)

the Citywide average
(city val per square kilometer)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Boilers are a common source of NOx emissions, which can harm health.

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Boiler emissions (NOx) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square kilometer)

the Citywide average
(city val per square kilometer)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Air Survey

Outdoor air toxics

Pollutants that can cause cancer.

Benzene is an air pollutant resulting from motor vehicle and industrial emissions and tobacco smoke. Benzene is a known carcinogen that can also harm bone marrow and red blood cell function.

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Benzene in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val µg/m3)

the Citywide average
(city val µg/m3)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) Data

Formaldehyde is an air pollutant resulting from car exhaust and the manufacture of industrial products. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen that can also cause irritation to eyes and lungs and increase risk of asthma and trigger asthma symptoms.

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Formaldehyde in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val µg/m3)

the Citywide average
(city val µg/m3)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) Data

Traffic density

The amount of cars, trucks, and busses traveling through a neighborhood can affect air pollution.

Traffic density is a measure of the average number of vehicles that occupy specified area. Traffic density can influence health as a source of air pollution and traffic-related injuries.

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Truck traffic in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Less than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square mile)

the Citywide average
(city val per square mile)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Best Practice Model

Traffic density is a measure of the average number of vehicles that occupy specified area. Traffic density can influence health as a source of air pollution and traffic-related injuries.

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Traffic in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square mile)

the Citywide average
(city val per square mile)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Best Practice Model

Traffic density is a measure of the average number of vehicles that occupy specified area. Traffic density can influence health as a source of air pollution and traffic-related injuries.

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Car traffic in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per square mile)

the Citywide average
(city val per square mile)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Best Practice Model

Health burden: fine particles (pm2.5)

PM2.5 air pollution can cause or worsen asthma and other lung and heart conditions, as well as cause death.

Estimating deaths that can be linked to PM2.5 is a way to understand how air pollution increases mortality.

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Deaths from PM2.5 in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Krewski D, et al. (2009) HEI Research Report 140. Health Effects Institute, Boston, MA; New York City Bureau of Vital Statistics; United States Census

PM2.5 can cause asthma ED visits, which represent part of the health burden of fine particle air pollution.

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PM2.5 asthma ED visits (children) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 children)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 children)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Ito K et al. (2007) J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:S45-S60; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

Estimating hospitalizations that can be linked to PM2.5 is a way to understand how air pollution impacts public health.

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PM2.5 health burden (lungs) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Moolgavkar SH (2000) Inhal Toxicol 12(Supp 4):75-90; Zanobetti etal.(2009) Environ Hlth 8:58. doi:10.1186/1476-069X-8-58; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

PM2.5 can cause cardiovascular hospitalizations, which represent part of the health burden of fine particle air pollution.

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PM2.5 health burden (heart) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: US EPA Air Quality System; Ito K et al (2011) Environ Hlth Persp, 119(4):467-473; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

PM2.5 can cause asthma ED visits, which represent part of the health burden of fine particle air pollution.

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PM2.5 asthma ED visits (adults) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Ito K et al. (2007) J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:S45-S60; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

Health burden: ozone (o3)

Ozone (O3) air pollution can cause or worsen asthma and other lung and heart conditions, as well as cause death.

Estimating heart and respiratory deaths that can be linked to ozone is a way to understand how air pollution increases mortality.

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Deaths from ozone 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].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Huang Y et al. (2005) Environmetrics 16:547-562; New York City Bureau of Vital Statistics; United States Census

Ozone can cause asthma ED visits, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

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Ozone asthma ED visits (children) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 children)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 children)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Ito K et al. (2007) J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:S45-S60; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

Ozone can cause hospitalizations for asthma, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

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Ozone asthma hospitalizations (children) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 children)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 children)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: US EPA Air Quality System; Silverman RA, Ito K (2010) J Allergy Clin Immun 125(2):367-373; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

Ozone can cause asthma ED visits, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

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Ozone asthma ED visits (adults) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: USEPA Air Quality System; Ito K et al. (2007) J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:S45-S60; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census

Ozone can cause hospitalizations for asthma, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

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Ozone asthma hospitalizations (adults) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000 adults)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000 adults)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: US EPA Air Quality System; Silverman RA, Ito K (2010) J Allergy Clin Immun 125(2):367-373; New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS); US Census