Outdoor Air and Health in Fordham - Bronx Pk

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (YEAR)

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

For nitrogen dioxide (no2), Fordham - Bronx Pk is better than most neighborhoods.

Annual mean ppb

Annual mean ppb

Annual mean ppb

Ozone (O3) (YEAR)

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

For ozone (o3), Fordham - Bronx Pk is better than most neighborhoods.

Summer mean ppb

Summer mean ppb

Summer mean ppb

Fine particles (PM 2.5) (YEAR)

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

For fine particles (pm 2.5), Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Annual mean mcg/m3

Annual mean mcg/m3

Annual mean mcg/m3

Black carbon (YEAR)

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.

For black carbon, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Annual mean absorbance units

Annual mean absorbance units

Annual mean absorbance units

Boiler emissions (SO2) (YEAR)

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

For boiler emissions (so2), Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Boiler emissions (PM2.5) (YEAR)

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

For boiler emissions (pm2.5), Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Boiler emissions (NOx) (YEAR)

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

For boiler emissions (nox), Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Tons per square kilometer

Outdoor Air Toxics - Benzene (YEAR)

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.

For outdoor air toxics - benzene, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Outdoor Air Toxics - Formaldehyde (YEAR)

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.

For outdoor air toxics - formaldehyde, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Annual average concentration µg/m3

Annual vehicle miles traveled (trucks) (YEAR)

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.

For annual vehicle miles traveled (trucks), Fordham - Bronx Pk is better than most neighborhoods.

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Annual vehicle miles traveled (YEAR)

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.

For annual vehicle miles traveled, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Annual vehicle miles traveled (cars) (YEAR)

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.

For annual vehicle miles traveled (cars), Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Million miles per square mile

Deaths due to PM2.5 (YEAR)

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

For deaths due to pm2.5, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 30+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 30+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 30+) per 100,000 adults

Asthma emergency department visits due to PM2.5 (YEAR)

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

For asthma emergency department visits due to pm2.5, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Respiratory hospitalizations due to PM2.5 (age 20+) (YEAR)

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

For respiratory hospitalizations due to pm2.5 (age 20+), Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Cardiovascular hospitalizations due to PM2.5 (age 40+) (YEAR)

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

For cardiovascular hospitalizations due to pm2.5 (age 40+), Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate per 100,000 adults

Asthma emergency department visits due to PM2.5 (YEAR)

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

For asthma emergency department visits due to pm2.5, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Cardiac and respiratory deaths due to Ozone (YEAR)

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

For cardiac and respiratory deaths due to ozone, Fordham - Bronx Pk is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate per 100,000

Estimated annual rate per 100,000

Estimated annual rate per 100,000

Asthma emergency departments visits due to Ozone (YEAR)

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

For asthma emergency departments visits due to ozone, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Asthma hospitalizations due to Ozone (YEAR)

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

For asthma hospitalizations due to ozone, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Asthma emergency departments visits due to Ozone (YEAR)

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

For asthma emergency departments visits due to ozone, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Asthma hospitalizations due to Ozone (YEAR)

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

For asthma hospitalizations due to ozone, Fordham - Bronx Pk is worse than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults