Epidemiology Services

Epidemiology Services is dedicated to collecting, analyzing and communicating data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. We use traditional and innovative methods to provide accurate and timely health data and thoughtful analyses to inform decision-making both within and outside of DOHMH. The bureau uses a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to serve and respond to the changing needs of New York City's diverse population.

Epidemiology Services Goals

• Strengthen NYC DOHMH epidemiologic capacity through research, consultation and training
• Enhance surveillance activities to ensure a timely and focused response to ongoing public health issues and emergencies
• Collect, analyze and disseminate public health data specific to New York City

Web-based Tools and Sources of Information

• NYC Interactive Health Data (EpiQuery): A web-based, user-friendly system for simple data analysis with the Community Health Survey, hospitalization data (SPARCS), Census 2000 and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
• Community Health Survey: Information on multiple years of the survey, including methodology notes
• Frequently Asked Questions: Answers on both the Community Health Survey and NYC Interactive Health Data (EpiQuery)

  Publications

  • Health Care Access Among Adults in New York City: a report that presents important information about New Yorkers’ access to health care services, with a special focus on preventive care.

  • Bicyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries in New York City (PDF): A Joint Report from the New York City Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, and the New York City Police Department
  • The Health of Immigrants in New York City (PDF): A comprehensive analysis of the health of foreign-born New Yorkers
  • The Health of Homeless Adults in New York City (PDF): An in-depth report on the health and mortality of homeless New Yorkers
  • Women at Risk (PDF): A new report on critical issues, intervention strategies, and particularly vulnerable groups of women in New York City
  • Community Health Profiles: Health reports on 42 different neighborhoods within the five boroughs
  • Vital Signs Reports: Short reports on health topics important to New York City, such as obesity
  • Health Disparities in New York City (PDF): An in-depth report on health disparities between different subpopulations within New York City

  BUREAU OF EPIDEMIOLOGY SERVICES
  125 Worth Street, Room 315, CN #6,
  New York, New York 10013
  General Inquiries: (212) 788-4219
  Fax: (212) 788-4473

  EMAIL INQUIRIES
  Community Health Survey: survey@health.nyc.gov
  Community Health Profiles: profiles@health.nyc.gov
  Health Disparities in New York City: disparities@health.nyc.gov
  Women at Risk: womenshealth@health.nyc.gov