Asthma and the Environment in
Greenwich Village - Soho| 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.
Asthma and the Environment in
Greenwich Village - SohoAsthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations for children. It can be made worse by housing and neighborhood characteristics. There are powerful inequities that drive racial disparities in asthma in NYC.
Adult asthma
Asthma symptoms in adults 18 and over. Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled.
Child asthma
Asthma is a leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed school days in New York City’s poorest neighborhoods. In NYC, asthma is more common among low-income Black and Latino children.
Health burden: fine particles (pm2.5)
PM2.5 air pollution can trigger an asthma attack or make symptoms worse. Sometimes this results in an Emergency Department (ED) visit or a hospitalization.
Health burden: ozone (o3)
Ozone air pollution can trigger an asthma attack or make symptoms worse. Sometimes this results in an Emergency Department (ED) visit or a hospitalization.
Home maintenance
When homes have cracks and leaks, dust mites, mold, and pests can thrive, affecting asthma.
Indoor air quality
Smoking and pests produce allergens and pollutants that can make asthma symptoms worse.
Outdoor air quality
Some outdoor pollutants are common triggers that can worsen asthma symptoms.
Social and economic risk factors
Not having access to quality healthcare can mean a neighborhood is more at-risk for asthma.
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