Community Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in and Around Central Harlem

DOHMH is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem (zip codes 10037 and 10039) and bordering communities. Nine people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease since August 9th. Adults who have been in the affected area since August 1st with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention. We will hold a virtual community meeting on Thursday, August 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m: https://on.nyc.gov/3z2U9PG

Heart Attacks

Heart attacks can stem from genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors including ambient air pollution and second-hand smoke.

About the Measure

Heart Attack Hospitalizations – Age-Adjusted Rate Adults – 65 Yrs and Older

How Calculated: 

Number of NYC resident adults 65 years and older hospitalized for heart attack (acute myocardial infarction), summed within 5-year age groups, and divided by the population in each age group, using NYC DOHMH intercensal estimates; quotients are multiplied by the proportion of the 2000 US population in each age group.

Source: New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) Deidentified Hospital Discharge Data

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