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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Chronic disease prevention and inter-agency collaboration
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Commissioner Morse discusses the department's focus on chronic disease prevention, which continues to be the leading cause of death across all racial groups in New York City. She emphasizes the importance of a whole-of-government approach and inter-agency collaboration.
- Mentions the release of a citywide report on chronic disease prevention
- Highlights collaboration with 22 city agencies and offices on the chronic disease plan
- Describes partnerships with NYC Public Schools, Health and Hospitals, and NYC Parks to address fundamental needs impacting health
Michelle Morse
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Another element of our work aims to reach as many people as possible by focusing on chronic diseases which continue to be the leading cause of death across all racial groups in New York City.
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Again, that's the number one killer.
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We recently released a citywide report that details our existing and proposed new work on chronic disease prevention.
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It calls attention to the structural and environmental causes of chronic disease and seeks to address them directly.
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That requires a whole of government response with a focus on neighborhoods with the most unjust health outcomes.
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Our chronic disease plan was a collaboration across 22 city agencies and offices and we're partnering with several of those agencies including New York City Public Schools, Health and Hospitals, and New York City Parks to launch and expand upon programs that recognize that fundamental needs like income, affordable housing, and access to outdoor space directly impact our health.
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Our neighborhood health action centers which are located in neighborhoods with the highest rates of premature death in the city are a critical part of driving our resources to areas with the highest need.
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I believe wholeheartedly in the potential of this work.