Health Department Launches Online Tools To Calculate Your “Heart Age”
The Health Department today launched the NYC Heart Age Calculator, an online tool to help New Yorkers determine their risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Health Department And Independent Pharmacies To Increase Access To Free Blood Pressure Checks
As part of an ongoing effort to reduce rates of high blood pressure among New Yorkers, the Health Department today announced a collaboration with New York City chain and independent pharmacies to promote access to free blood pressure checks across the city.Continue reading
Health Department Launches Help Me Quit App To Help New Yorkers Quit Smoking
The Health Department today launched the NYC HelpMeQuit app, a free tool to help New Yorkers quit smoking from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
New Data Show Striking Disparities In Early Deaths From Heart Disease And Stroke
The Health Department today published an Epi Data Brief titled “Premature Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths among Adults in New York City,” which highlights disparities in heart disease and stroke – two diseases that account for 24 percent of all premature deaths (death before age 65) among adults in New York City.Continue reading
