Description: The New York City Vital Statistics dataset include birth and mortality data. Birth data includes demographic information on the mother, including age, race, and education, and mortality data includes demographic information on the deceased, such as age, sex, race, and education. Micro SAS Datasets provide aggregate data for Community Districts, zip codes, and census tracts. Annual Summaries of Vital Statistics are available from 1961 forward.
Publisher: New York (City) - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Timeframe: 1961 - Present
Geographic Coverage: New York (State) - New York City

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Restrictions: Free to All

Application Required
Instructions: Access Vital Statistics data directly from the website using NYC Data's EpiQuery tool for data on birth and mortality data. Annual summaries are also available from 1961-present. Identifiable Vital Statistics Data are available upon application with detailed information available on the application process webpage. In order to complete the application, a Data Project Details Form and a Data Use Application Form are required. Contact Kimberly Sebek for additional information.; Access via NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
Birth and Mortality Data

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SAS, PDF, CSV

ZSOM Data Catalog

NYC Vital Statistics