Climate and Health in
Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge
Extreme heat, coastal storms, flooding and episodes of elevated ozone are climate-related hazards that may increase with climate change and have important public health impacts in New York City. Extreme weather can cause power outages, which also threaten public health. This report provides neighborhood indicators of climate-related hazards, vulnerability and health impacts.
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Neighborhood Information
Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge is comprised of Zip codes 11209,11214,11228,11425
Climate Hazards
Flood risk:
Area located within hurricane evacuation zones 1-6 (percent), 2013
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the area located within hurricane evacuation zones 1-6 (percent), 2013 is Middle than the NYC average.
NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zones 1-6 are areas at increased risk of flooding. They may be ordered to evacuate in the event of a hurricane or coastal flooding.
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Ozone:
Ozone (O3)(Mean ppb) Summer 2018
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the ozone (o3)(mean ppb) summer 2018 is Middle than the NYC average.
Ozone is a common air pollutant that can harm breathing and worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions.
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Surface temperature:
Spatial average of surface temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit), 11:22 AM, July 17, 2018
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the spatial average of surface temperature (degrees fahrenheit), 11:22 am, july 17, 2018 is Worse than the NYC average.
Surface temperatures in NYC may vary as a function of vegetative land cover, which promotes cooling, or cover by paved roads, sidewalks, and buildings, which retain heat.
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Vulnerability - Built Environment
Older adults with AC :
Adults 65+ Reporting Air Conditioning in the Home (Percent) 2013
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the adults 65+ reporting air conditioning in the home (percent) 2013 is Middle than the NYC average.
Adults over the age of 65 are more vulnerable to hot weather and heat stress. Air conditioning (AC) can substantially reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illness.
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Grass and tree cover:
Area with vegetative cover including trees and grass (percent), 2017
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the area with vegetative cover including trees and grass (percent), 2017 is Middle than the NYC average.
Vegetative cover is the land covered by trees, grass, or other plants. This area is not covered by a hard surface such as paved roads, sidewalks, or buildings. Vegetative cover tends to reduce temperatures in the immediate area.
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Building quality:
Homes near structures rated good or excellent (percent), 2017
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the homes near structures rated good or excellent (percent), 2017 is Worse than the NYC average.
Building quality is a strong predictor of the number of housing maintenance deficiencies in a residence that may contribute to increased risk of acute or chronic health problems.
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Vulnerability - Population Characteristics
Independence difficulty:
Adults aged 18 and older with independent living difficulty (percent), 2013-17
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the adults aged 18 and older with independent living difficulty (percent), 2013-17 is Better than the NYC average.
People with disabilities or access or functional needs may need additional support during extreme weather to avoid injury, illness or even death. For example, planning needs to be made for safe travel out of evacuation zones during a hurricane, or to ensure back-up electricity is available to to support medical equipment during power outages caused by heat waves.
Information provided here about adults with independent living difficulties can help emergency management professionals better prepare our residents for emergencies. For more information, please visit:
NYC Emergency Management: Disabilities, Access & Functional Needs
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Psychological distress:
Adults aged 18 years and older reporting serious psychological distress (percent), 2012
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the adults aged 18 years and older reporting serious psychological distress (percent), 2012 is Better than the NYC average.
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Poverty:
People living below federal poverty level (percent), 2008-2012
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the people living below federal poverty level (percent), 2008-2012 is Middle than the NYC average.
Neighborhood poverty measures residents' access to economic stability, education, adequate health care, safe housing and freedom from stress. Neighborhoods with higher poverty tend to have less access to these factors and experience worse health outcomes.
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Older adults living alone:
Adults aged 65 years and older who live alone (percent), 2013-2017
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the adults aged 65 years and older who live alone (percent), 2013-2017 is Worse than the NYC average.
Adults over the age of 65 are more vulnerable to extreme hot and cold weather. Those that live alone may have more difficulty getting the resources they need in extreme weather events and are at higher risk of weather-related illnesses like heat stroke and hypothermia.
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Obesity:
Adults aged 18 years and older who are obese (percent), 2017
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the adults aged 18 years and older who are obese (percent), 2017 is Worse than the NYC average.
People who are obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.
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Health Outcomes
Heat ED visits:
Heat stress emergency department visits (rate per 100,000 residents), 2014
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the heat stress emergency department visits (rate per 100,000 residents), 2014 is Worse than the NYC average.
ED visits due to heat stress represent part of the public health burden of extreme heat.
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Asthma ED visits (children):
Asthma emergency department visits among children ages 5 to 17 years (per 10,000) 2016
In Bensonhurst - Bay Ridge, the asthma emergency department visits among children ages 5 to 17 years (per 10,000) 2016 is Worse than the NYC average.
Severe asthma attacks can result in a visit to the ED. Certain exposures can trigger asthma symptoms, including smoke, air pollution, dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollen and pet dander, among others.
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