Chronic Disease & Health Behaviors
CDC PLACES county estimates · BRFSS model-based · SPARCS · NYC DOHMH Vital Statistics
CDC PLACES Note
These are statistical model estimates, not direct measurements. CDC PLACES uses BRFSS survey data modeled to county level. Live data from CDC PLACES 2025 release (swc5-untb).
Chronic Disease Outcomes by Borough
Age-adjusted prevalence % · CDC PLACES 2025 release · BRFSS county estimates
ℹWhy this matters▸
These rates directly affect your neighbors' quality of life and local hospital wait times. The Bronx has nearly double Manhattan's obesity and diabetes rates.
Health Risk Behaviors by Borough
Age-adjusted prevalence % · CDC PLACES 2025 release · BRFSS county estimates
Asthma ED Visit Rate by Borough
Age-adjusted per 10,000 · NYC DOHMH 2021
Life Expectancy by Borough
Years at birth · 2019 pre-COVID · NYC DOHMH Vital Statistics
Preterm Birth Rate by Borough
% of live births born before 37 weeks · NYC Vital Statistics 2022
Childhood Obesity/Overweight by Borough
% K–8 students · NYC FITNESSGRAM 2022
Mental Health ED Visits Trend
Rate per 100,000 · NYC DOHMH 2018–2023
Top ER Visit Diagnoses
SPARCS hospital discharge data · NYC 2023
HIV Diagnoses by Borough
Rate per 100,000 population · NYC DOHMH HIV Surveillance
ℹWhy this matters▸
NYC still has the highest HIV rate of any US city. Free testing is available at any NYC Health + Hospitals location.
HIV in NYC
NYC has the largest HIV epidemic of any US city, with significant disparities by borough and race/ethnicity. The Bronx consistently has the highest diagnosis rate, driven by concentrated poverty, housing instability, and limited preventive care access.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) uptake has increased citywide, contributing to declining new diagnoses over the past decade.
Live · NYC DOHMH HIV Surveillance
data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/ykvb-493p.json
Mental Health Resources
Mental health is consistently the #1 or #2 health concern in NYC polling. If you or someone you know is struggling:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — 24/7, free, confidential
NYC Well
Call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text "WELL" to 65173
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — trained crisis counselors
Health Metrics by Borough — Map View
Select a metric to update the map · red = higher risk / lower life expectancy