Data & Research Hub

The Bridgeport Department of Health conducts research on a variety of topics and surveillance on infectious diseases. We provide this information to the Bridgeport community to aid in the understanding of current health issues and to allow residents to make informed decisions regarding their health.

Research Chronicles

Research Chronicles brings new scientific research on health topics to the Bridgeport community. These articles provide a bite sized overview of current research trends and are backed by scientific evidence. Topics range from how climate change can affect your health to mental health in the time of COVID-19 to how laughter may actually be the best medicine.

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Respiratory Infections

COVID-19

COVID-19 is an illness cause by SARS-CoV-2 virus first detected in 2019. This highly contagious disease has spread quickly and resulted in a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 most often causes a respiratory illness but can also attack other parts of your body and lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. As asymptomatic individuals can transmit this virus it is important to maintain surveillance on this disease to monitor community risk levels. Below are the current reports on COVID-19 for the City of Bridgeport. More information on COVID-19 and current guidance can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.              

Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. This contagious disease can cause mild to severe symptoms that may require hospitalization. Seasonal flu activity is generally the highest between October and April, but influenza viruses circulate year-round. Bridgeport Health Department utilizes multiple surveillance systems to track how this year’s flu season is progressing. To learn about how to prevent getting sick with influenza, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Epidemiological Reports

Drug Overdoses

For more detailed reporting of drug overdoses please see the links below:

CT DPH Drug Overdose Dashboard

CT DPH Report - Unintentional Drug Overdose Deaths - Bridgeport 2021

CT DPH Opioid and Drug Overdose Statistics

CDC Fatal Drug Overdose Data Dashboard

Homelessness

From October – December 2022, Health and Social Services employees surveyed the Bridgeport homeless population to gather information and inform future support programs.

Homelessness Survey Report

Greater Bridgeport Community Health Needs Assessment

The Bridgeport Health Department participates in the Health Improvement Alliance along with other local health departments, hospitals, and healthcare providers to assess the needs of the community and creation actionable plans to improve public health.

Greater Bridgeport Community Health Needs Assessment - 2022