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Health Data

Infoshare InfoShare.org provides access to an abundance of data -including health data (like AIDS, cancer, lead, hospitals, physicians and births/deaths) - at many levels, including Health Area, Health District, School District, NYC Neighborhood, Community District, Census Tract and by political boundaries. This site is highly recommended and easy to use. Registration required. Fees required after an introductory period.

NYSDOH County Health Profiles:
The New York State Department of Health provides "county health profiles" which include the most useful health statistics for each of the five boroughs.

The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island

"Selecting A Nursing Home in New York State: A Guide for Consumers" The New York State Department of Health offers a guide to choosing a nursing home. This publication can be purchased or downloaded for free.

Other Health Links:
Cancer Incidence in New York State by ZIP Code
NYC HIV/AIDS Surveillance Survey

My Neighborhood Statistics:
NYC.gov provides surrounding neighborhood statistics for a given address. The given map may be redrawn based on community boards, police precincts, and school districts. Statistics include:

  • 311 Statistics
  • Health, Education and Human Services
  • Infrastructure, Administrative, and Community Services
  • Public Safety and Legal Affairs
  • Business and Cultural Affairs
  • Community Health Profiles

Environmental Data

Environmental data is available at the state, city, and borough/county levels through the EPA's website.

EPA Envirofacts offers data/maps for various environmental concerns
Queries, Maps, and Reports offers multiple types of enviromental information on specific areas, as well as links to other resources
Enviromapper allows users to view an interactive map of their area with listings and specifics on toxic release sites and hazardous waste sites as well as other features

NYC Oasis A partnership of NYC government and private organizations has created an excellent mapping tool called NYC Oasis. Users can view maps of either their Borough, Community District, Neighborhood or Zip Code (and zoom in and out) displaying lot information, open space and wetlands, change to view population data for that area by census tract, or view an aerial photo of the selected area (highly recommended) all on this easy to use website.

The Hub click to continue Treebranch.com produces The Hub, an internet portal that includes information about national organizations and agencies that are working in areas of interest to NYC residents and citywide and local organizations.

Infoshare Database InfoShare.org provides access to an abundance of data -including health data (like AIDS, cancer, lead, hospitals, physicians and births/deaths) - at many levels, including Health Area, Health District, School District, NYC Neighborhood, Community District, Census Tract and by political boundaries. This site is highly recommended and easy to use. Registration required. Fees required after an introductory period.

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