Division of Chronic Disease Prevention: Information for Action (IFA) Reports

The Information for Action (IFA) is a brief communication that provides relevant data to mobilize public health action. Each IFA includes a take home message, quick facts containing relevant data to support the take home message, language describing a public health opportunity and contact information for obtaining more information. Data used in an IFA typically come from data systems designed to capture information about New York residents, but occasionally include data from national data systems. IFAs are available under the following categories:

Information for Action

The Information for Action (IFA) is a brief communication that provides relevant data to mobilize public health action. Each IFA includes a take home message, quick facts containing relevant data to support the take home message, language describing a public health opportunity and contact information for obtaining more information. Data used in an IFA typically come from data systems designed to capture information about New York residents, but occasionally include data from national data systems. IFAs are available under the following categories:

Access to Quality Health Care

Chronic Disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes

Disability and Health

Nutrition

Obesity

Tobacco

Worksite Health Promotion

County-level Information for Action

The County-level Information for Action (IFA) is a brief communication that provides relevant data to mobilize public health action. Each IFA includes a take home message, quick facts containing relevant data to support the take home message, language describing a public health opportunity and contact information for obtaining more information. Data used in county-level IFAs typically come from data systems designed to capture information about New York residents. County-level IFAs are based on data systems that allow measurement of health indicators for New York's 62 counties. IFAs are available under the following categories:

Chronic Disease

Alcohol Use

Arthritis

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes

Prediabetes

Disability and Health

Nutrition

Obesity

Physical Activity

Chronic Disease Public Opinion Poll

The New York State Department of Health conducts an annual survey of adult residents of New York State to understand the public's beliefs about public health issues and to assess support for public health policies to address chronic disease and promote health. Available reports provide relevant data to mobilize public health action.

Information for Action Reports

Alcohol Use

Cancer

Nutrition

Annual Reports

Infographics