Philly Public HealthUnemployment and mortality in PhiladelphiaSocial and economic circumstances are important determinants of health. Factors like poverty and unemployment are associated with food and…Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Philly Public HealthInfectious Diseases Continue to Spread Among People Who Inject DrugsPeople who inject drugs are at risk of HIV and other infectious diseases, especially when syringes are reused or shared with others. The…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
Philly Public HealthBreastfeeding Among Mothers in PhiladelphiaFor most infants, breast milk is the best source of nutrition. Infants who are breastfed have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, type 1…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Philly Public HealthReported Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Philadelphia, 2019Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a clinical diagnosis used to describe a collection of signs that occur when a newborn withdraws from…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Philly Public HealthShootings Near Public SpacesFirearm violence poses a threat to the health and safety of any community, and exposure to violence has long-lasting effects on the…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Philly Public HealthCOVID-19 Impact by Age and Race/Ethnicity in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, like much of the rest of the United States and the world, has suffered from the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Thanks to…Sep 17, 20201Sep 17, 20201
Philly Public HealthThe Impact of COVID-19 on Unintentional Drug Overdoses in PhiladelphiaThis issue of CHART summarizes preliminary data to understand the impact of COVID-19 on non-fatal and fatal drug-related overdoses in…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020
Philly Public HealthVaccination Rates Drop in Philadelphia During the COVID-19 PandemicCOVID-19 has impacted all of society and routine vaccination is no different. Since Philadelphia’s Stay at Home Orders on March 17th, 2020…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Philly Public HealthUnintentional Drug Overdose Fatalities in Philadelphia, 2019In Philadelphia, PA, unintentional drug overdoses contribute to significant premature mortality, with 1,217 deaths in 2017 and 1,116 deaths…May 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Philly Public HealthParalysis among Victims of Gun Violence in PhiladelphiaMost victims of gun violence ultimately survive. In 2018, there were 1,403 nonfatal shootings and 351 homicides from firearms in…Feb 19, 2020Feb 19, 2020
