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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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New York City aims to increase life expectancy by targeting chronic diseases

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Michelle Morse , acting commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in an interview. The other drivers of premature death in the city include drug overdose, suicide, homicide, and Covid-19.