City Leaders Cite Improvements In Health Of Big Apple Residents

摘要

New York City has made significant progress in meeting 7 out of 10 ambitious public health goals set in 2004.rnThat's the assessment of Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden. They reported recently on the city's progress in reaching targets of the Take Care New York health policy. By 2007, the most recent year analyzed,rnNew Yorkers had surpassed 2008 targets in four program areas:rn1. Colon cancer screening,rn2. Regular access to primary health care,rn3. Smoking reduction, andrn4. Intimate partner homicide.rn"New York City has never been healthier," said Bloomberg. "And the fact that New Yorkers are living longer-an average gain of one year and three months since 2001-is a testament to our progress."