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Boston by the Numbers, Center for Public Health Science, Technology, and Innovation
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CONTACT US
For more information, please contact the Boston Public Health Commission’s Center for Public Health Science, Technology, and Innovation.
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1010 Massachusetts Ave.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Health of Boston Reports
Health of BostonThe Health of Boston report compiled by BPHC examines the city’s health trends and the health status of residents. BPHC utilizes the data and insights gained from these reports to inform policy and program interventions to address urgent public health issues and promote greater health equity throughout our communities. Additional issue-based reports will be published later this year.
More Reports and Data Briefs
Other Reports and Data BriefsThe Boston Public Health Commission's Annual Report is a reflection of our collective efforts to promote the health and well-being of the residents of our remarkable city. As we reflect on the year’s challenges and triumphs, we are grateful for the support of our stakeholders and the dedication of our team.
UNHOUSED and UNCOUNTED REPORT - August 2023
The Health of People Experiencing Homelessness Report highlights trends in health behaviors, differences in lived experiences, the prevalence of several health outcomes (diabetes, asthma, etc.), and access to social determinants of health among Boston’s unhoused population. For many indicators, differences across racial/ethnic groups, sex, and other subgroups are highlighted. Data was collected from a survey of 300 individuals experiencing homelessness and expands and enhances the BPHC continuum of data collection and understanding of the health status of our residents by housing status and social determinants of health with a focus on racial justice and health equity.
Unhoused and Uncounted: Health of People Experiencing Homelessness Report
Unhoused and Uncounted - survey August 2022
This presentation presents a wide range of health-related data about unhoused (i.e., homeless) adults in Boston resulting from a survey conducted June-August 2022.
Shelter Reports
BPHC’s Homeless Services Bureau supports two emergency shelters, the Southampton Street Shelter for men and the Woods Mullen Shelter for women. The two shelter reports provide details on utilization and a demographic profile for calendar year 2022. Any questions can be address to info@bphc.org.
Overdose Survivors Living on the Street
This report focuses on analyzing the findings of the Boston Overdose Linkage to Treatment Study (BOLTS) with a sub-analysis focused on those in the Mass and Cass area.
- Boston Health Equity Measures (BHEMS) 2024 Report (February 12, 2024)
- Healthcare Access, Health Behaviors, and Health Status Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults in Boston, 2010 – 2017 (Published October 2020)
- Demographic Characteristics and Social Determinants of Health Among Boston's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adult Residents, 2010 – 2017 (Published August 2019)
- Racial Differences in Accessing Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Following an Opioid Overdose (Published March 2019)
Boston is home to the largest number of LGBTQ+ people in Massachusetts. When it comes to LGBTQ+ health, there are many concerns and gaps in care. LGBTQ+ people of color face noticeable gaps in care due to racism and other social factors. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these gaps.
We contracted Ocha Transformations to develop a LGBTQ+ Health Equity Assessment. This report engaged Boston residents in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report offers recommendations to improve the health of LGBTQ+ residents in Boston.
To view the report, click here.
Dashboards and Data Series
Dashboards and Data Series- Respiratory Illness Dashboard (includes data for COVID-19, Flu & RSV)
- Boston Wastewater Monitoring (includes data for COVID-19, Flu & RSV)
- Boston Overdose Dashboard
Presentations
PresentationsNo current Community Presentations.
See Other Archived Reports below for earlier presentations
Archived Reports
Archived ReportsIf you experience issues downloading these files, please contact populationhealth@bphc.org or call 617-534-4757.
- Health of Boston 2016 - 2017
- Health of Boston 2014 - 2015
- Health of Boston 2012 - 2013
- Health of Boston 2011
- Health of Boston 2010
- Health of Boston 2009
- Health of Boston 2008
- Health of Boston 2007
- Health of Boston 2006
- Health of Boston 2005
- Health of Boston 2004 Chartbook
- Health of Boston 2004 Data Tables
- Health of Boston 2002
- Health of Boston 2001
Neighborhood Presentations
- Charlestown Health Status Presentation 2005
- Dorchester Health Status Presentation 2005
- Dorchester Health Status Presentation 2006
- Dorchester Health Status of Youth Presentation 2007
- East Boston Health Status Presentation 2005
- East Boston Health Status of Youth Presentation 2007
- Fenway Health Status of Youth Presentation 2005
- Hyde Park Health Status Presentation 2006
- Jamaica Plain Health Status of Youth Presentation 2007
- Roxbury Health Status of Youth Presentation 2007
- Roxbury Health Status Presentation 2004
- South Boston Health Status Presentation 2006
- South Dorchester Health Status Presentation 2006
- South End Health Status of Youth Presentation 2007
- West Roxbury Health Status Presentation 2005
Boston Natality and Infant Mortality Reports
- Closing the Gap: Decline in Black Infant Mortality Rates in Boston, 2001-2012
- Boston Natality 2007 Report - A Review of 1999 Birth Data
- Boston Natality 2005 Report - A Review of 2003 Birth Data
- Boston Natality 2004 Report - A Review of 2002 Birth Data
- Boston Natality 2003 Report - A Review of 2001 Birth Data
- Boston Natality 2002 Report- A Review of 2000 Birth Data
Substance Abuse Reports
BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Every other year, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) conducts phone interviews to evaluate the health of Boston’s residents.
Did you get a call? Click here to learn more.
Center for Public Health Science, Technology, and Innovation ('SciTech')
The Center for Public Health Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (“SciTech) was established in June of 2022 to meet the increased need for research, surveillance, and analysis of big data experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. SciTech, which is an expansion of BPHCs’ Research and Evaluation Office, includes three divisions, Epidemiology, Evaluation, Population Health and Research (PHAR), and works closely with the Informatics team and other functions within Information and Technology Services. SciTech is committed to identifying, accessing, and utilizing up-to-date and comprehensive data along with state-of-the-art methodology, digital assets and tools, and employs several methodological approaches grounded in biostatistics, computational biology, economics, epidemiology, evaluation, and informatics, all with an antiracist, health equity lens.
These resources and processes allow SciTech to deliver timely, accurate, and community-responsive public health information and resources to local, state, and federal stakeholders via direct engagement, response to inquiries, the development and dissemination of practice guidance, reporting on public health data, trends, and high priority health topics, and the production of peer-reviewed literature. SciTech’s products and tools enable evidence-based decision-making and the implementation of effective services and interventions, while continually evaluating the quality and impact of processes and products for improved public health and racial equity outcomes.
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CONTACT US
For more information, please contact the Boston Public Health Commission’s Center for Public Health Science, Technology, and Innovation.
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1010 Massachusetts Ave.
BOSTON, MA 02118
