Injury Deaths Related to Hurricane Sandy, New York City, 2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 378-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kacie Seil ◽  
Ariel Spira-Cohen ◽  
Jennifer Marcum
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Vital Statistics ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Medical Examiner ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Demographic Patterns

AbstractObjectiveThis project aimed to describe demographic patterns and circumstances surrounding injury deaths in New York City (NYC) related to Hurricane Sandy.MethodsInjury deaths related to Hurricane Sandy were classified by using data from multiple sources: NYC’s Office of Vital Statistics death records, Office of Chief Medical Examiner case investigation files, and American Red Cross disaster mortality data. Injury deaths were classified as being related to Hurricane Sandy if they were caused directly by the storm’s environmental forces or if they were indirectly caused by an interruption of services, displacement, or other lifestyle disruption.ResultsWe identified 52 injury deaths in NYC related to Hurricane Sandy. Most decedents were male (75%); nearly half were aged 65 years and older (48%). Most (77%) deaths were caused by injuries directly related to Hurricane Sandy. Ninety percent of direct deaths were caused by drowning; most (73%) occurred within 3 days of landfall. Half (50%) of the 12 indirect deaths that occurred up to 30 days after the storm were caused by a fall. Nearly two-thirds (63%) were injured at home. Three-quarters (75%) of fatal injuries occurred in evacuation Zone A.ConclusionsRisk communication should focus on older adults, males, and those living in evacuation zones; more evacuation assistance is necessary. NYC’s fatal injury profile can inform future coastal storm planning efforts. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:378–385)

scholarly journals Impact of hepatitis B on mortality and specific causes of death in adults with and without HIV co-infection in NYC, 2000–2011

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (16) ◽  
pp. 3354-3364 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. PINCHOFF ◽  
O. C. TRAN ◽  
L. CHEN ◽  
K. BORNSCHLEGEL ◽  
A. DROBNIK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
York City ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
The United States ◽  
Vital Statistics ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Premature Deaths ◽  
The Impact

SUMMARYHigh rates of immigration from endemic countries contribute to the high chronic hepatitis B (HBV) prevalence in New York City (NYC) compared to the United States overall, i.e. about 1 million individuals. We describe the impact of HBV infection on mortality and specific causes of death in NYC. We matched surveillance and vital statistics mortality data collected from 2000 to 2011 by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and analysed demographics and premature deaths (i.e. whether death occurred at <65 years) in persons with and without chronic HBV or HIV infection (excluding those with hepatitis C). From 2000 to 2011, a total of 588 346 adults died in NYC. Of all decedents, 568 753 (97%) had no report of HIV or HBV, and 4346 (0·7%) had an HBV report. Of HBV-infected decedents, 1074 (25%) were HIV co-infected. Fifty-five percent of HBV mono-infected and 95% of HBV/HIV co-infected decedents died prematurely. HBV disproportionately impacts two subgroups: Chinese immigrants and HIV-infected individuals. These two subgroups are geographically clustered in different neighbourhoods of NYC. Tailoring prevention and treatment messages to each group is necessary to reduce the overall burden of HBV in NYC.

scholarly journals Assessing Electronic Death Registration and American Red Cross Systems for Mortality Surveillance During Hurricane Sandy, October 29–November 10, 2012, New York City

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 489-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata E. Howland ◽  
Ann M. Madsen ◽  
Leze Nicaj ◽  
Rebecca S. Noe ◽  
Mary Casey-Lockyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
American Red Cross ◽  
Death Registration ◽  
Mortality Surveillance ◽  
Related Mortality

AbstractObjectiveWe briefly describe 2 systems that provided disaster-related mortality surveillance during and after Hurricane Sandy in New York City, namely, the New York City Health Department Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) and the American Red Cross paper-based tracking system.MethodsRed Cross fatality data were linked with New York City EDRS records by using decedent name and date of birth. We analyzed cases identified by both systems for completeness and agreement across selected variables and the time interval between death and reporting in the system.ResultsRed Cross captured 93% (41/44) of all Sandy-related deaths; the completeness and quality varied by item, and timeliness was difficult to determine. The circumstances leading to death captured by Red Cross were particularly useful for identifying reasons individuals stayed in evacuation zones. EDRS variables were nearly 100% complete, and the median interval between date of death and reporting was 6 days (range: 0-43 days).ConclusionsOur findings indicate that a number of steps have the potential to improve disaster-related mortality surveillance, including updating Red Cross surveillance forms and electronic databases to enhance timeliness assessments, greater collaboration across agencies to share and use data for public health preparedness, and continued expansion of electronic death registration systems. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;8:489-491)

HIV and viral hepatitis co-infection in New York City, 2000–2010: prevalence and case characteristics

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (7) ◽  
pp. 1408-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. PRUSSING ◽  
C. CHAN ◽  
J. PINCHOFF ◽  
L. KERSANSKE ◽  
K. BORNSCHLEGEL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
York City ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Vital Statistics ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Populations At Risk

SUMMARYUsing surveillance data, we describe the prevalence and characteristics of individuals in New York City (NYC) co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Surveillance databases including persons reported to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with HIV, HBV, and HCV by 31 December 2010 and not known to be dead as of 1 January 2000, were matched with 2000–2011 vital statistics mortality data. Of 140 606 persons reported with HIV, 4% were co-infected with HBV only, 15% were co-infected with HCV only, and 1% were co-infected with HBV and HCV. In all groups, 70–80% were male. The most common race/ethnicity and HIV transmission risk groups were non-Hispanic blacks and men who have sex with men (MSM) for HIV/HBV infection, and non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, and injection drug users for HIV/HCV and HIV/HBV/HCV infections. The overall age-adjusted 2000–2011 mortality was higher in co-infected than HIV mono-infected individuals. Use of population-based surveillance data provided a comprehensive characterization of HIV co-infection with HBV and HCV. Our findings emphasize the importance of targeting HIV and viral hepatitis testing and prevention efforts to populations at risk for co-infection, and of integrating HIV and viral hepatitis care and testing services.

scholarly journals A risk index for COVID-19 severity is associated with COVID-19 mortality in New York City

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wil Lieberman-Cribbin ◽  
Naomi Alpert ◽  
Raja Flores ◽  
Emanuela Taioli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background New York City (NYC) was the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is home to underserved populations with higher prevalence of chronic conditions that put them in danger of more serious infection. Little is known about how the presence of chronic risk factors correlates with mortality at the population level. Here we determine the relationship between these factors and COVD-19 mortality in NYC. Methods A cross-sectional study of mortality data obtained from the NYC Coronavirus data repository (03/02/2020–07/06/2020) and the prevalence of neighborhood-level risk factors for COVID-19 severity was performed. A risk index was created based on the CDC criteria for risk of severe illness and complications from COVID-19, and stepwise linear regression was implemented to predict the COVID-19 mortality rate across NYC zip code tabulation areas (ZCTAs) utilizing the risk index, median age, socioeconomic status index, and the racial and Hispanic composition at the ZCTA-level as predictors. Results The COVID-19 death rate per 100,000 persons significantly decreased with the increasing proportion of white residents (βadj = − 0.91, SE = 0.31, p = 0.0037), while the increasing proportion of Hispanic residents (βadj = 0.90, SE = 0.38, p = 0.0200), median age (βadj = 3.45, SE = 1.74, p = 0.0489), and COVID-19 severity risk index (βadj = 5.84, SE = 0.82, p <  0.001) were statistically significantly positively associated with death rates. Conclusions Disparities in COVID-19 mortality exist across NYC and these vulnerable areas require increased attention, including repeated and widespread testing, to minimize the threat of serious illness and mortality.

Implications for Improving Fetal Death Vital Statistics: Connecting Reporters’ Self-Identified Practices and Barriers to Third Trimester Fetal Death Data Quality in New York City

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Lee ◽  
Amita Toprani ◽  
Elizabeth Begier ◽  
Richard Genovese ◽  
Ann Madsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
York City ◽  
Fetal Death ◽  
Vital Statistics ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Death Data

scholarly journals Three months of informational trends in COVID-19 across New York City

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-450
Author(s):  
Wil Lieberman-Cribbin ◽  
Naomi Alpert ◽  
Adam Gonzalez ◽  
Rebecca M Schwartz ◽  
Emanuela Taioli
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
New York State ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Trend Data ◽  
Over Time

Abstract In the midst of widespread community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in New York, residents have sought information about COVID-19. We analyzed trends in New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) data to quantify the extent of COVID-19-related queries. Data on the number of 311 calls in NYC, Google Trend data on the search term ‘Coronavirus’ and information about trends in COVID-19 cases in NYS and the USA were compiled from multiple sources. There were 1228 994 total calls to 311 between 22 January 2020 and 22 April 2020, with 50 845 calls specific to COVID-19 in the study period. The proportion of 311 calls related to COVID-19 increased over time, while the ‘interest over time’ of the search term ‘Coronavirus’ has exponentially increased since the end of February 2020. It is vital that public health officials provide clear and up-to-date information about protective measures and crucial communications to respond to information-seeking behavior across NYC.

Hurricane Sandy, October 2012, New York City (USA)

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbra Mann Wall ◽  
Victoria LaMaina ◽  
Emma MacAllister
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Hurricane Sandy

scholarly journals Trends in Hepatitis B Surveillance Among Pregnant Women in New York City, 1998-2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 135 (5) ◽  
pp. 676-684
Author(s):  
Robert J. Arciuolo ◽  
Julie E. Lazaroff ◽  
Jennifer B. Rosen ◽  
Sungwoo Lim ◽  
Jane R. Zucker
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
York City ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Vital Statistics ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Hbv Prevention

Objective Infants born to women with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are at high risk for chronic HBV infection and premature death. We examined epidemiologic trends among women with HBV infection who gave birth in New York City (NYC) to inform public health prevention activities. Methods We obtained data on HBV-infected women residing and giving birth in NYC during 1998-2015 from the NYC Perinatal HBV Prevention Program. We obtained citywide birth data from the NYC Office of Vital Statistics. We calculated the incidence of births to HBV-infected women per 100 000 live births and stratified by maternal race, birthplace, and age. We calculated annual percentage change (APC) in incidence of births to HBV-infected women by using joinpoint regression. Results Of 29 896 HBV-infected women included in the study, 28 195 (94.3%) were non–US-born, of whom 16 600 (58.9%) were born in China. Overall incidence of births to HBV-infected women per 100 000 live births increased from 1156 in 1998 to 1573 in 2006 (APC = 3.1%; P < .001) but declined to 1329 in 2015 (APC = –1.4%; P = .02). Incidence among US-born women declined from 1998 to 2015 (330 to 84; APC = –7.3%; P < .001) and among non–US-born women increased from 1998 to 2007 (1877 to 2864; APC = 3.6%; P < .001) but not thereafter. Incidence among women born in China increased from 1998 to 2006 (13 275 to 16 480; APC = 1.8%; P = .02) but decreased to 12 631 through 2015 (APC = –3.3%; P < .001). Conclusions The incidence of births to HBV-infected women in NYC declined significantly among US-born women but not among non–US-born women, highlighting the need for successful vaccination programs worldwide.

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