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New Yorkers have a longer life expectancy than residents of other big American cities and record low rates of infant mortality. But a closer look reveals large gaps in the health outcomes of different groups, especially across racial and ethnic groups. That’s why we worry about people without health insurance foregoing their family’s health care or building up huge medical bills they cannot pay. Women of color often do not receive the best prenatal care simply because they live in high-poverty areas with too few specialized health clinics, in addition to a range of other economic and social factors that may prevent access. For a teenager with mental health needs, or a loved one with substance
misuse needs, help is not always available — or it comes too late.
OneNYC 2050 takes a holistic approach, focusing on health care as well as building healthy communities with recreational opportunities and strong social connections, ensuring economic security, and advancing environmental justice. Our goal is to achieve health equity among all New Yorkers, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code, age, gender, or socioeconomic status. We will formulate policies based on the belief that good health is part of a fair and equitable society, and address the root causes of health inequities, so all New Yorkers have an opportunity to live healthy lives.
