Today 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease. We think that’s too many. Because the burden of disease often disproportionally affects some communities and populations more than others, it’s also a matter of health equity. We are dedicated to changing that.
NYAM’s work looks to identify and tackle barriers to good health. These barriers include policies and environments that limit, for example, access to healthy foods, physical activity, and resources for the prevention, screening and treatment of chronic diseases. Through research, evaluation, coalition building, public testimony and more, we’re working to change systems, break down barriers and improve access to what it takes for all to be healthy.
Selected Work
Diabetes Prevention
Through the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), public and private organizations across the U.S. are working together to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Over the last 10 years, NYAM’s Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR) has contributed to the evidence base for the NDPP, advancing the program’s reach and effectiveness through research and evaluation. CEAR has evaluated the effectiveness of community-based and worksite NDPPs; helped to design a novel male-only adaptation; and examined retention issues in diverse NDPP programs in communities throughout New York State.
Read our publication on the NY State YMCA DPP
Read our publication on an adaptation of NDPP to engage men
Designing a Strong and Healthy NYC (DASH-NYC)
NYAM partnered with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to investigate and spread community-based approaches to promoting health and health equity. We co-led the Designing a Strong and Healthy New York City (DASH-NYC) Workgroup, engaging partners from multiple sectors and incorporating a health across all policies approach to chronic disease prevention activities throughout NYC. DASH-NYC publications include a guide for NYC health care providers looking to connect their patients with healthy housing resources.
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