New York state department of health to study high asthma rates in 5th congressional district and create a remedial plan.

The bill directs the New York state department of health to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the 5th congressional district in New York City. The study will analyze high-risk neighborhoods, examining disparities in income, race and ethnicity, housing, and proximity to air pollution. It will also evaluate the effectiveness of existing medical facilities. The study and remedial plan must be completed within twelve months and submitted to the governor and legislature within eighteen months. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.

New York state department of health to study high asthma rates in 5th congressional district and create a remedial plan.

The bill directs the New York state department of health to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the 5th congressional district in New York City. The study will analyze high-risk neighborhoods, examining disparities in income, race and ethnicity, housing, and proximity to air pollution. It will also evaluate the effectiveness of existing medical facilities. The study and remedial plan must be completed within twelve months and submitted to the governor and legislature within eighteen months. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.