New York State Community Health Data Set
(Go Directly To Indicators)Updated November, 2011
The New York State Community Health Data Set consists of a series of tables, maps and graphs containing health statistics organized by county of residence. Several data sets were used to develop this information including:
- Mortality and natality data: New York State birth and death files
- Hospitalization data: Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative Systems (SPARCS) files, based on hospital discharges
- Disease and condition specific data: Department of Health disease registries, including cancer, AIDS/HIV, communicable disease, rabies, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted disease
- Program-based data: WIC program, Youth Tobacco Survey, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and Heavy Metals Registry
- National survey data: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
- Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS): Prevalence of Smoking During Pregnancy
- Youth Tobacco Survey: Use of Cigarettes Among Middle and High School Students
Mortality and hospitalization based indicators are presented as both crude and age-adjusted rates. The standard population that was used for adjustment was the 2000 United States population. Age adjustment allows for the comparison of rates between geographic areas with different age distributions.
These community statistics are grouped into nineteen health-related sections. Each section contains a series of indicators and an "About" page that provides indicator definitions, data sources and NYSDOH program contact information.
Information can be accessed by selecting one of the health-related sections (highlighted in blue below). After selecting a section, a list of available indicators will appear. Indicators are presented in several different formats. The following is a description of each data format.
- (Table + Trend): Indicators are presented in a table with the latest 3 years of data and a clickable 10-year trend chart for each county. To access a trend chart, click on the blue highlighted county name in the table. A table and graph with 10 years of data will be displayed for the county and either Upstate (for counties outside of New York City) or New York City (for New York City counties). Clicking on the New York State Total will display a graph and chart with 10 years of data for New York State, Upstate and New York City.
- (Map): Indicators are presented in a New York State map with counties shaded based on the quartile distribution of the indicator of interest. The map for each indicator presents crude rates. There is also a corresponding graph displaying rates for each New York State county.
- (Multiple Maps): Indicators are presented in two New York State maps with counties shaded based on the quartile distribution of the indicator of interest. The first map for each indicator presents crude rates and the second, age-adjusted rates. Scroll or arrow down to see the second map. There are also corresponding graphs displaying both crude and age-adjusted rates for each New York State county.
- (Graph): Indicators are presented in a ten year (where possible) bar graph with data for New York State. Data for these indicators are from statewide surveys that do not provide county level estimates. A few of these indicators do, however, include estimates for New York State (excluding New York City) and New York City.
- (Table): Indicators are presented in a table with the latest three years of data.
The tables can be saved as HTML or text for users who wish to work with these data using other software.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Community Health Assessment Data Set, please email the Public Health Information Group or contact us by phone at (518) 474-2543. For information about county health initiatives, please contact the respective local health department.
Indicators
- Demographic & Socioeconomic Characteristics
- Physical Activity and Fitness
- Nutrition
- Tobacco Use
- Substance Use: Alcohol & Other Drugs
- Family Planning
- Violent & Abusive Behavior
- Unintentional Injuries
- Oral Health
- Maternal & Infant Health
- Child & Adolescent Health
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Cancer
- Chronic Conditions
- HIV Infection
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Immunization
- Infectious Diseases
- Occupational Health
Demographic & Socioeconomic Characteristics
About Demographic & Socioeconomic Characteristics
- Unemployment (Table) (Map)
- Population Below Federal Poverty Level (Below 100%, Below 200%) (Graph)
- Population Uninsured For Medical Care (Persons < 18, Total Population) (Graph)
- 2000 US Census Bureau State and County Profiles (Demographic, Social, Economic, Housing) (Each is a PDF, 40KB, 4pp.)
- 2010 US Census Bureau State and County Profiles (Demographic, Housing) (Each is a PDF, 52KB, 6pp.)
- 2010 American Community Survey (ACS)
As a complete count of the population, the 2010 Census results are critical to know how many people are in the United States and where they live. The ACS statistics are based on a sample survey of the nation conducted during the 2010 calendar year to provide estimates of key social, economic and housing characteristics.
- American Community Survey estimates and 2010 Census data tables are available in the New American FactFinder.
- QuickFacts Summary Profiles of New York State and Counties (Each is a PDF, 33KB, 2pp.)
- County/Area Populations Source: National Center For Health Statistics
Physical Activity and Fitness
About Physical Activity and Fitness Data
- Prevalence of Adults Not Participating in Leisure Time Physical Activity (Graph)
- Children in WIC Viewing TV ≥2 Hours per Day, 0-4 years, Low SES (Table) (Map)
- Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity (Graph)
Nutrition
- Underweight Children (Age 0-4) (Table) (Map)
- Obese Children (Age 2-4) (Table) (Map)
- Anemic Children (Age 6 Months-4 Years) (Table) (Map)
- Percent Infants Breastfed at 6 Months (Table) (Map)
- Daily Consumption of Five or More Servings of Fruits & Vegetables (Graph)
Tobacco Use
- Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smoking (Graph)
- Prevalence of Regular Smoking Among High School Students (Graph)
- Prevalence of Smoking During Pregnancy (Graph)
- Use of Cigarettes Among Middle and High School Students (Graph)
Substance Abuse: Alcohol & Other Drugs
About Substance Use: Alcohol & Other Drugs Data
- Drug-related Hospitalizations (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Alcohol-related Motor Vehicle Deaths/injuries (Table) (Map)
- Prevalence of Binge Drinking (Graph)
- Prevalence of Binge Drinking Among High School Students (Graph)
Family Planning
- Pregnancy Rates
- Total (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 10-14 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 15-19 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 15-17 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 18-19 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Birth Rates
- Total (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 10-14 (Table + Trends) No map available
- Age 15-19 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 15-17 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 18-19 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Teenage Birth Percentage (Age 15-17) (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Induced Abortions (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Out-of-Wedlock Births (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Prevalence Of Sexual Intercourse Among High School Students (Graph)
Violent & Abusive Behavior
About Violent & Abusive Behavior Data
- Suicide Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Adolescent/Young Adult (Age 15-19) Suicide Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Homicide Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Self-Inflicted Injury Hospitalization
- Total (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Age 15-19 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Assault Hospitalization (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
Unintentional Injuries
About Unintentional Injuries Data
- Unintentional Injury Mortality
- Total (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Motor Vehicle (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Unintentional Injury Hospitalization
- Total (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Age <10 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 10-14 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 15-24 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 25-64 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 65+ (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Unintentional Falls Hospitalization
- Total (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Age <10 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 10-14 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 15-24 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 25-64 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 65-74 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 75-84 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 85+ (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Poisoning Hospitalization (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
Oral Health
- Oral Cancer
- Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Incidence (Table) (Multiple Maps)
- Mortality (Age 45-74) (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Oral Health Visits
- Percent of Adults Who Have Visited a Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Clinic within the the Past Year (Graph)
Maternal & Infant Health
About Maternal & Infant Health Data
- Infant Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Neonatal Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Post-Neonatal Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Spontaneous Fetal Deaths 20+ Weeks (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Low Birthweight (<2500 Grams) (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Very Low Birthweight (<1500 Grams) (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Short Gestation (<37 Weeks) (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Early Prenatal Care (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Late/No Prenatal Care (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Newborn Drug-Related Discharges (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Maternal Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
Child & Adolescent Health
About Child & Adolescent Health Data
- Number and Percent of Children Tested for Lead By Age and County of Residence for Children < 9 Months. (Table) (Map)
- Number and Percent of Children Tested for Lead By Age and County of Residence for Children < 18 Months (Table) (Map)
- Number and Percent of Children Tested for Lead By Age and County of Residence for Children < 36 Months (Table) (Map)
- Number of Children Under Age Six Years Newly Identified with Elevated Blood Lead Levels (EBLLs) by Incident Blood Lead Level and County of Residence (Table) (Map)
- Early Childhood (Age 1-4) Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Childhood/Adolescent (Age 5-14) Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Adolescent/Young Adult (Age 15-19) Mortality (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions - Age 0-4
- Asthma (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Gastroenteritis (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Otitis Media (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Pneumonia (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions - Age 5-14
- Asthma (Table + Trends) (Map)
Heart Disease & Stroke
About Heart Disease & Stroke Data
- Mortality
- Cardiovascular Disease Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Diseases of the Heart Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Coronary Heart Disease Mortality (Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- Hospitalizations
- Cardiovascular Disease (Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) (Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- Coronary Heart Disease (Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- Hypertension (Age 18+) (Table + Trend) (Map)
- BRFSS
Cancer
- Mortality
- Lung And Bronchus (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Breast (Female) (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Uterine Cervix (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Colorectal (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Incidence
- Lung And Bronchus (Table) (Multiple Maps)
- Breast (Female) (Table) (Multiple Maps)
- Uterine Cervix (Table) (Multiple Maps)
- Colorectal (Table) (Multiple Maps)
- BRFSS
Chronic Conditions
- Cirrhosis Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Diabetes Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Prevalence of Current Asthma Among Adults (Graph)
- Asthma Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- Asthma Hospitalization
- Total (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- (For Age Groups 0-4 And 5-14, See Child/Adolescent/Young Adult Health)
- Age 15-24 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 25-44 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 45-64 (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Age 65+ (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Diabetes Hospitalization
- Hospitalization Diabetes (Primary Diagnosis)(Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- Hospitalization Diabetes (Any Diagnosis)(Table + Trend) (Multiple Maps)
- BRFSS / Prevalence Of Diabetes (Graph)
HIV Infection
- AIDS Mortality (Table + Trends) (Multiple Maps)
- AIDS Case Rate (Table) (Map)
- HIV Case Rate (Table) (Map)
Sexually Transmitted Disease
About Sexually Transmitted Disease Data
- Early Syphilis (Table) (Map)
- Gonorrhea (Table) (Map)
- Gonorrhea (Age 15-19) (Table) (Map)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Hospitalization (Table + Trends) (Map)
- Male Chlamydia (Table) (Map)
- Male Chlamydia (Age 15-19) (Table) (Map)
- Male Chlamydia (Age 20-24)(Table) (Map)
- Female Chlamydia (Table) (Map)
- Female Chlamydia (Age 15-19)(Table) (Map)
- Female Chlamydia (Age 20-24)(Table) (Map)
Immunization
Infectious Diseases
About Infectious Diseases Data
- Tuberculosis (Table) (Map)
- Hepatitis A (Table) (Map)
- Hepatitis B (Table) (Map)
- Lyme Disease (Table) (Map)
Occupational Health
About Occupational Health Data
- Pneumoconiosis Hospitalization (Table) (Map)
- Asbestosis Hospitalization (Table) (Map)
- Work-related Hospitalization (Table) (Map)
- Elevated blood lead levels among adults (>=10 µg/dL) (Table) (Map)
