the health of the bronx and new york city
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The Health of The Bronx and New York City. Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene April 24, 2003. Community Health Survey. First ever NYC health survey 10,000 New Yorkers interviewed on health status and lifestyle - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Health of The Bronx and New York City
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.Commissioner, New York City
Department of Health and Mental HygieneApril 24, 2003
Community Health Survey
• First ever NYC health survey– 10,000 New Yorkers interviewed on health status
and lifestyle– Largest survey of its kind ever in NYC
• Data reported and broken down into many different categories– More than just traditional demographic information
(sex, age, ethnicity)
• Detail will allow us to target services at the community level on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis, as needed
Neighborhoods Most in Need:Harlem, So. Bronx, Central Brooklyn
Smoking Prevalence in The Bronx(by UHF Neighborhood)
16.519.1
24.926.9
30.4
25.3
21.7
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25
30
35
NortheastBronx
Kingsbr-Riverdale
Pelham-ThrogsNeck
Fordham-Bronx Pk
SouthBronx
Bronx(Boroavg.)
NYC
Healthy People 2010 Goal: 12%
Annual Deaths from Smoking Compared with Other Causes
NYC, 2001
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* Total includes smoking-related deaths# Total includes 265 AA587 deaths+ Total does not include 2,743 WTC deaths
Cancer Screening inThe Bronx vs. NYC
8478
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60
80
100
Colon Screening Mammogram PAP Smear
Bronx NYC
HP 2010: 90%
Colon CancerDetection & Cure Rates
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80
Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer
Early-Stage Detection Rates Colorectal Cancer Cure Rates
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Early stage Late-stage
HIV & AIDS Cases in The BronxCalendar Year 2001
1696
14694
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# Living w/HIV & AIDS # New HIV Diagnoses
Figures as of 12/31/01
Rates of People Living w/HIV & AIDS in The Bronx vs. NYC vs. US
Calendar Year 2001 – Rates per 1,000 Pop.
5.1
7.9
10.7
15.617.0 17.0
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Figures as of 12/31/01
Rates of New HIV Diagnoses in The Bronx vs. NYC vs. US
Calendar Year 2001 – Rates per 1,000 Pop.
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.92.1
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There Has Been a Resurgence of Risky Sexual Behavior
• Syphilis cases more than doubled between 2000 and 2001, increased another 50% in 2002
• Syphilis increase almost entirely among men, especially MSM
• Foreshadowing future rise in HIV rates?
0.51 0.51 0.66
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Reported Primary and Secondary Syphilis Case Rates, NYC, 2000-2002
Diabetes Prevalence Has More than Doubled in NYC in the Past 8 Years Adults with Self-Reported Diabetes, NYC, 1994-2002
7.9
6.3
6.7
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Percent of Overweight NYC Residents (BMI > 25), by Borough
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A woman 5’4” tall is considered overweight at 146 lbs.A man 5’10” tall is considered overweight at 174 lbs.
Percent of Overweight Bronx Residents (BMI > 25), by UHF District
45
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A woman 5’4” tall is considered overweight at 146 lbs.
A man 5’10” tall is considered overweight at 174 lbs.
Percent of Obese NYC Residents (BMI > 30), by Borough
11.9
15.416.8
18.8
21.8
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A woman 5’4” tall is considered obese at 175 lbs.A man 5’10” tall is considered obese at 209 lbs.
Percent of Obese Bronx Residents (BMI > 30), by UHF District
12.7
21.323.0 23.3
27.0 27.4 27.4
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A woman 5’4” tall is considered obese at 175 lbs.A man 5’10” tall is considered obese at 209 lbs.
Diabetes Prevalence in NYCBy Borough, 2002
4.6
6.07.0
9.0
11.5
7.9
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Staten Isl Manhattan Queens Brooklyn Bronx NYC
Healthy People 2010 Goal: 2.5%
Diabetes Prevalence in NYCBy Ethnicity, 2002
5.0
6.8
10.8
12.2
7.9
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8
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White Asian Black Hispanic NYC
Healthy People 2010 Goal: 2.5%
Percent of Bronx Residents w/ Diagnosed Diabetes, by UHF District
7.8
9.911.1
12.6 12.6 13.0 13.211.8
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Good Diabetes Management
• Patient education and participation– “Know your ABCs”
• A1c level below 7%• Blood pressure less than 130/80• Cholesterol (“bad” LDL cholesterol) less than 100
• Clinical best practices• Systematic monitoring of and accountability
for HbA1C, retinal, foot care• Cardiovascular disease prevention:
– Smoking, blood pressure, lipid control
On ABCs, USA Gets an “F”
• People with diabetes who have adequately controlled blood sugar – 11%
• People with hypertension who have adequately controlled blood pressure – 27%
• People with high cholesterol who have adequately controlled hyperlipidemia – 27%
Despite spending 1 out of every 7 dollars on health care!
Percent of NYC Adults Who Report One or More Binge Drinking Episodes
>5 drinks at one time within past month (by Borough)
12.8 13.0
14.916.2
18.6
15.2
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18
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Brooklyn Bronx Staten Isl Queens Manhattan NYC
Healthy People 2010 Goal: 6%
Percent of All Bronx Adults Who Report One or More Binge Drinking Episodes
>5 Drinks per Month (by UHF District)
8.0
13.2 13.4 13.514.4
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Hospital AdmissionsRelated to Mental Disorders
Age adjusted rates per 10,000 population, excluding alcohol-related, by Bronx UHF Neighborhood, NYC 2000
52.9 55.862.5
87.5 90.599.3 99.5
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Trends in Infant MortalityNYC, 1991-2001
11.4
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9.08.8
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HP 2010 Goal: 4.5
HP 2000 Goal: 7.0
Infant Mortality Rate and 95% Conf. Interval, by Bronx Health Center District, New York City, 2001
5.1 5.2 5.3
7.27.0
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PELHAM BAY MOTT HAVEN FORDHAM-RIVERDALE
MORRISANIA TREMONT WESTCHESTER
IMR NYC Avg.: 6.1
HP2010 Goal: 4.5
HP2000 Goal: 7.0
Teen Pregnancy in NYC, 2000(by UHF Neighborhood)
NYC Teen Pregnancy Rates1996-2000, by Year & Borough of Residence
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Trends in NYC Asthma HospitalizationRates per 1,000 persons, 1990-2000, All Ages
3.44.03.7
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But Still More Prevalent Among Low-Income NeighborhoodsTrends in Asthma Hospitalization Rates, High- and Low-
Income ZIP Codes, Children Aged 0-4, NYC 1988-2000
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Asthma Hospitalizations in The BronxHospitalization rate of children under age 15,
per 1,000 population, by UHF neighborhood, 2000
4.8
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Too Few People areGetting Flu Shots
NYC, 2001 Influenza Immunization Data
31
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Healthy People 2010 Goal: 90%
Gender and Racial Disparities in Vaccinations
NYC, 2001 Influenza Immunization Data
59
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53 52
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Healthy People 2010 Goal: 90%
Gender and Racial Disparitiesin Vaccinations
NYC, 2001 Pneumococcus Immunization Data
49
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60
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Healthy People 2010 Goal: 90%
Flu Vaccinationsby Bronx Neighborhood
NYC, 2001 Influenza Immunization Data
49
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Kingsbr-Riverdale
Bronx NYC
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10 Things Everyone Should Do to Stay Healthy
1. Have a regular doctor or nurse practitioner
2. Don’t smoke and don’t accept smoking around you or your children
3. Know your vital signs and keep them healthy (blood pressure, cholesterol, weight)
4. Know your HIV status and use condoms to protect against HIV and other STDs
5. Don’t live with depression – seek help
10 Things Everyone Should Do to Stay Healthy
6. Know the warning signs of drug/alcohol abuse – ask your doctor to help
7. Get screened for cancer, especially colon, cervical and breast
8. Get your shots – everyone needs immunizations9. Live in a home free of violence10. Be healthy before getting pregnant, plan your
pregnancy, and get early and regular prenatal care