Department of Public Health - Health Assessment Unit

2011 Adult Survey: To 2011 Child Survey

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Alcohol Use Alcohol Consumption Alcohol Policy Opinions Binge Drinking Heavy Drinking Need or Wanted Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Problem
Alcohol Policy (subsample) Alcohol Tax to Prevent Underage Drinking & Increase Treatment Programs Law to Ban Home Keg Use Law to Penalize Adult Who Provide Alcohol to Teens Law Banning Alcohol Billboard Ads
Anxiety Current Anxiety Currently Receiving Counseling for Anxiety Currently Taking Medications for Anxiety Ever Diagnosed Anxiety
Arts (subsample) Participated in Art, Cultural Music, Theater Group, Book Club, Crafts, etc. Participated or Attended Cultural Events Related to Your Heritage
Barriers to Accessing Health Care Could Not Afford to See Dentist Could Not Afford to See Doctor for a Health Problem Could Not Afford Mental Health Care Could Not Afford Prescription Medication Difficulty Accessing Medical Care Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care Regular Source of Care - NO Regular Source of Care - YES Tried to Access Mental Health Care
Built Environment Fruits and Vegetables - Access Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Use Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Do Not Have
Caregiving (subsample) Caregiver in the Past Month
Child Policy (subsample) Ever Called 2-1-1 Information Line Ever Heard of Los Angeles Universal Pre-School or LA-UP Ever Heard of 2-1-1 Information Line Ever Heard of First 5 LA From What Source Did You Hear of First 5 LA Is it Important For Children to Attend Pre-School Should it Be the Government's Responsibility to Fund Pre-School Source of Drinking Water Think Pre-School Helps Children in Later Grades What Do You Associate with First 5 LA	Back To Top
Cholesterol Diagnosed High Cholesterol
Chronic Conditions Current Anxiety Current Depression Ever Diagnosed Anxiety Ever Diagnosed Arthritis Ever Diagnosed Depression Ever Diagnosed Diabetes Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Osteopenia Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Osteopenia - Among Women Obesity/Overweight
Contraception Condom Use Condom Use: Sex Without Condom or Birth Control in Past Year Heard of Emergency Contraception Ever Used Emergency Contraception Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Methods	Back To Top
Demographics Age Birth Place (Foreign-Born/U.S. Born) Citizenship Status Disability Education Employment Gender Health Districts Household Income (Federal Poverty Level ) Household Size Internet Access Language Used Most at Home Marital Status Public Assistance/Welfare Race/Ethnicity Service Planning Areas Sexual Orientation Veterans
Dental Health Could Not Afford to See Dentist Dental Insurance - YES Dental Insurance - NO Last Dental Visit < 1 Year Ago	Back To Top
Depression [See Also Mental Health] Current Depression Currently Receiving Counseling for Depression Currently Taking Medication for Depression Ever Diagnosed Depression Risk of Major Depression
Diabetes Diagnosed Diabetes
Drug Use & Addiction Has Marijuana ID Card Marijuana Use Methamphetamine, Cocaine, or Ecstasy Use Misuse of Prescription Drugs Need or Wanted Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Problem Treated for Alcohol or Drug Problem
Emergency Contraception Ever Used Emergency Contraception Used Emergency Contraception in Past Year	Back To Top
Emergency Preparedness (subsample) Households Have a Disaster Supply Kit Households Have a Family Emergency Plan
Emotional Support (subsample) Receive Social and Emotional Support Needed
Food Poisoning (subsample) Knowledge on How to Report Food Poisoning Knowledge on Who to Report Food Poisoning Likeliness of Reporting Food Poisoning
Food Security Food Insecurity (<300% FPL) Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security (<300% FPL)
H1N1 Frequency of Seeing or Hearing Public Health Ads about H1N1 Saw or Heard Public Health Ads on Importance of Having H1N1 Vaccination Sick with Flu in the Past Year Used Precautions because H1N1 Flu
Health Conditions Current Anxiety Current Depression Ever Diagnosed Anxiety Ever Diagnosed Arthritis Ever Diagnosed Depression Ever Diagnosed Diabetes Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women Obesity/Overweight	Back To Top
Health Insurance Among Insured - Uninsured in Past Year Dental Insurance - YES Dental Insurance - NO Type of Insurance and Uninsured (18-64 year olds) Type of Insurance (65+ year olds)
Health Related Quality of Life Average Number of Unhealthy Days Average Number of Days of Limited Activity Self-Perceived Health Status - Fair/Poor
Health Status Average Number of Unhealthy Days Average Number of Days of Limited Activity Self-Perceived Health Status - Fair/Poor	Back To Top
Healthy Homes (subsample) Home or Apartment has Heat or Hot Water When You Need It Home or Apartment has Mold Home or Apartment has Pests Home or Apartment Built Before 1978 & Peeling Paint
Heart Disease Diagnosed High Cholesterol Diagnosed Hypertension
Herbals (subsample) Took Herbal Supplements in the Past Year
HIV/STD Testing (subsample) Ever Tested for STD's Tested for Chlamydia in the Past Year Tested for HIV in Past Year Tested for STD in the Past Year
Housing Housing Affordability - Unable to Pay Rent/Mortgage (in the past 2 years) Housing Instability - Homelessness (in the past 5 years) Housing Instability - Homelessness (in the past 2 years) Housing Quality - Household Built Before 1978 and has Peeling or Chipping Paint (Subsample) Housing Quality - Household has Heat or Hot Water When Needed (Subsample) Housing Quality - Household has Mold Growth (Subsample) Housing Quality - Household has Pests (Subsample) Housing Type (Subsample) Rent or Own House	Back To Top

Human papillomavirus (HPV) Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine Received HPV Vaccine Shots (Male 18-26 year olds, Female 18-30 year olds)
Influenza Influenza Shot in Past Year (18+ year olds) Influenza Shot in Past Year (65+ year olds)
Insurance Among Insured - Uninsured in Past Year Dental Insurance - YES Dental Insurance - NO Type of Insurance and Uninsured (18-64 year olds) Type of Insurance (65+ year olds)
Mammogram Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds)	Back To Top
Medical Examinations & Vaccinations H1N1 Vaccination Since October,2009 Human papillomavirus (HPV) - Ever Heard of Vaccine HPV Shots - Received (Male 18-26 year olds, Female 18-30 year olds) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds) Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (21-65 year olds) Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (65+ year olds) Tested for Osteoporosis Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women
Mental Health Anxiety - Current Anxiety - Ever Diagnosed Anxiety - Receiving Counseling Anxiety - Taking Medication Average Days of Poor Mental Health in Past Month Could Not Afford Mental Health Care Depression - Current Depression - Ever Diagnosed Depression - Receiving Counseling Depression - Taking Medication Frequent Mental Distress Receive Social and Emotional Support Needed Risk of Major Depression Tried to Access Mental Health Care	Back To Top
Neighborhoods Adequate Street and Building Lighting in Neighborhood (subsample) Graffiti or Vandalism in Neighborhood (subsample) Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (subsample) Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood Street and Sidewalks Well Maintained (subsample) Trash and Litter in Neighborhood (subsample) Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood
Nutrition Caloric Information on Menus and Menu Boards - see or read (subsample) Posted Caloric Information on Menus and Menu Boards - used (subsample) Fast Food Consumption Food Insecurity (<300% FPL) Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security (<300% FPL) Fruits and Vegetables Consumption Fruits and Vegetables - accessibility (subsample) Law Prohibiting Convenience Stores Within a Quarter Mile of Schools (subsample) Restrictions on Advertising to Children (subsample) Restrictions on How Much Sodium in Packaged Foods and at Restaurants (subsample) Soda Consumption (subsample) Tax Increase on Sodas to Discourage Kids from Drinking (subsample)	Back To Top
Obesity/ Overweight Obesity/Overweight
Osteoporosis Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women Tested for Osteoporosis Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women
Pap Smear Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds)	Back To Top
Pasteurization (subsample) Consumption of Cheese or Dairy Products Made with Unpasteurized Milk Reasons for Consuming Cheese or Dairy Products Made with Unpasteurized Milk
Physical Activity Physical Activity - Aerobic Physical Activity - Aerobic & Strengthening Physical Activity - Strengthening Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Use Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Do Not Have
Prescription Medications Could Not Afford Prescription Medication Misuse of Prescription Drugs
Preventive Care Aspirin Therapy on a Daily Basis (Males 45+ years old, Females 55+ years old) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds) Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds) Pneumonia Vaccination (65+ year olds) Tested for Osteoporosis Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women	Back To Top
Prison Prison, Jail, or Detention Center as Adult Time Spent in Prison, Jail, or Detention Center Time Since in Prison, Jail or Detention Center
Regular Source of Care Regular Source of Care - YES Regular Source of Care - NO
Salmonella (subsample) Consumed Raw Shell fish in the Past 3 Months Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Chicken Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Eggs Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Oysters Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Turtles	Back To Top
Sexual Health Condom Use Emergency Contraception Ever Tested for STD's (subsample) Pregnancy Prevention Sexual Activity STD Test in Past Year (subsample)
Street Vendors (subsample) Bought Food From Street Vendor in the Past Year Ever Sick from Eating Food From Street Vendor Frequency of Buying from Street Vendor in the Past Year Would Use Letter Grade to Decide to Eat From Street Vendors
Subsamples Alcohol Policy Arts Caregiving Child Policy Emergency Preparation Emotional Support Food Poisoning Healthy Homes Herbals Household Type Neighborhoods Nutrition Pasteurization Salmonella Sexually Transmitted Diseases Street Vendors Tobacco Policy	Back To Top
Tobacco Policy (subsample) Ban Smoking in Outdoor Public Areas Distribution of Free or Low-Cost Tobacco Products, Coupons, and Rebates Should be Prohibited Employee Health Insurance Plans Should Covers Costs for Smokers Who Want to Quit Fee should be Added to Each Pack of Cigarettes to Clean up Cigarette Butt Litter Films with Smoking Should be Rated "R" Health Care Facilities Should Ban Smoking in Outdoor Areas How Harmful is Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke to One's Health? How Serious of a Health Issue is Cigarette Use by Minors? Law Prohibiting Store Owners from Selling Tobacco within 1,000 feet if Schools Law Requiring Separate Smoking and Non-Smoking Units in Multi-Unit Housing Should there be More Programs to Help People Quit Smoking? Store Owners to be Licensed to Sell Cigarettes Store Owners be Penalized for Selling Cigarettes to Minors Store Owners Should be Required to Display Warning signs About Health Risks of Tobacco Use Think it is Easy for Youth under 18 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes	Back To Top
Tobacco Use Cessation Attempts Cessation Methods Current Smokers Former Smokers Second Hand Smoke Smoking Status
Vaccinations H1N1 Vaccination Since October, 2009 Human papillomavirus (HPV) - Ever Heard of Vaccine HPV - Received Vaccinations (Male 18-26 years old, Females 18-30 years old) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds) Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (65+ year olds)
Women's Health Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds) Received HPV Vaccine Shots (Female 18-30 year olds) Tested for Osteoporosis ( Women 65+ year olds)	Back To Top

2011 Child Survey: To 2011 Adult Survey

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Arts Education For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Arts Classes For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Arts Field Trips For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Professional Arts Teachers
Asthma Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attach in the Past Year Days of School Missed Due to Asthma in the Past Year (1+ Days) Limited Activity Due to Asthma Emergency Room or Urgent Care Visit Due to Asthma in the Past Year Use Prescription Medicine to Control Asthma
Access to Health Care Could Not Afford Child Dental Care Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam Could Not Afford Child Mental Health Care Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Regular Source of Care - YES Regular Source of Care - NO Last Dental Visit
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Currently Receiving Counseling for ADD/ADHD Currently Taking Medications for ADD/ADHD Ever Diagnosed with ADD/ADHD	Back To Top
Autism Currently Receiving Counseling for Autism Ever Diagnosed Autistic
Barriers to Accessing Health Care Could Not Afford Child Dental Care Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam Could Not Afford Child Mental Health Care Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Language Barrier to Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Regular Source of Care -Yes Regular Source of Care - No
Breastfeeding At Hospital - Breastfed in the 1st Hour At Hospital - Given Phone Number for Breastfeeding Help After Returning to Work - Breastfeeding Accommodations Available Breastfeeding Initiation Breastfeeding at Least 6 Months Breastfeeding at Least 12 Months	Back To Top
Child Care Child Care Type - Cared for in Own Home Child Care Type - Cared for in Someone Else's Residence Child Care Type - Child Care Center, Preschool or Nursery Child Care Type - Head Start or State Preschool Program Child in Kindergarten Difficulty Obtaining Child Care Licensed Family or Home Day Care Provider Reasons for Difficulty Obtaining Child Care Reasons for No Child Care
Child Development/Disability Meets Criteria for Having Special Health Care Needs
Child Health Status Child Health Status - Fair/Poor
Child Routines/Daily Activities/Family Interaction Ate Breakfast Daily Computer Usage Fast Food Consumption Play Music or Sing Songs with Child (0-5 years) Physical Activity Reading to Child (0-5 years) Soda Consumption Teach Letters, Words or Numbers (0-5 years) Tell Stories to Child (0-5 years) TV Watching 0-23 Months Olds (0 Hours/Day) TV Watching 2 -17 Year Olds (3 + Hours/Day) TV Watching Age Appropriate (6m-17years old)	Back To Top
Community Community Rating - Public Safety Community Rating - Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Demographics Child: Age, Race/Ethnicity, Place of Birth, Citizenship Respondent: Age, Race/Ethnicity, Place of Birth, Marital Status, Education, Employment, Household Composition Household Income (Federal Poverty Level ) Language Used Most at Home Service Planning Areas/Health Districts
Dental Health Could Not Afford Child Dental Care Dental Insurance - No Dental Insurance - Yes Last Dental Visit	Back To Top
Diabetes Ever Diagnosed with Diabetes
First 5 L.A. Ever Called First 5 L.A. Ever Heard of First 5 L.A. From What Source Did You Hear of First 5 L.A.
H1N1 Child Had H1N1 Child Had H1N1 - Asked to Cough in Elbow Child Had H1N1 - Kept Away From Siblings and Friends Child Had H1N1 - Kept Home From School Child Had H1N1 - Kept in Separate Bedroom Child Had H1N1 - Taken to See Doctor Child Had H1N1 Vaccine Child Had H1N1 Vaccine - Number of Doses (0-9 year olds) Child Had H1N1 Vaccine - Where They Received Vaccine Parent Prefer to Have Child Vaccinated at School
Health Insurance Coverage for Child Among Insured - Uninsured in Past Year Dental Insurance - No Dental Insurance - Yes Type of Health Insurance	Back To Top
Home Visits Frequency of Home Visits From Professional (e.g. Social Worker) Home Visit From Professional (e.g. Social Worker)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine Had Any HPV Shots (9+ year olds) Had Any HPV Shots (Girls 13-17 year olds) How Many HPV Shots Did Child Receive (9+ year olds) Parent Planning on Having Child (9+ year old girls) Receive All 3 Shots
Insurance Coverage for Child Among Insured - Uninsured in Past Year Dental Insurance - No Dental Insurance - Yes Type of Health Insurance
Medical Conditions Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attach in the Past Year Ever Diagnosed ADD/ADHD Ever Diagnosed Asthma Ever Diagnosed Autistic Ever Diagnosed Diabetes	Back To Top
Mental Health Care Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Tried to Get Mental Health Care For Child
Nutrition Ate Breakfast Daily Fast Food Consumption Soda Consumption
Parent Health Risks/Behaviors Mother Smoked While Pregnant Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant Parental Support Risk of Major Depression
Parent Involvement in School Attend School Events Volunteer in PTA, or Fundraisers for School School has Arts Education	Back To Top
Parental Social Support Ease of Finding Someone For Advice on Raising Child Know Where to Go When You Need Assistance in Helping Your Child Learn
Preconception/Prenatal Care Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Caring for Gums and Teeth Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Dangers of Tobacco Smoke Exposure Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Genetic Screening Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Healthy Weight for Pregnancy Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Multi-Vitamin or Folic Acid Supplements Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Nutrition
Physical Activity Average Days Gymnastics, Dance, Karate Classes (per week) Average Days Playing or Practicing Team Sports (per week) Average Days Playing Physically Interactive Games e.g. Dance Dance Revolution (per week) Average Days Walk, Bike, or Skateboard From School (per week) Average Days Walk, Bike, or Skateboard To School (per week) Physical Activity - Meet Physical Activity Guidelines Time Spent in Gymnastics, Dance, Karate Classes (per week) Time Spent Playing or Practicing Team Sports (per week) Time Spent Playing Physically Interactive Games e.g. Dance Dance Revolution (per week) Time Spent Walking, Biking, or Skateboarding From School (per week) Time Spent Walking, Biking, or Skateboarding To School (per week) Total Amount of Physical Activity
Safe Park for Child Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible Used Park, Playground, or Other Safe Place to Play in Past 2 Weeks	Back To Top
Smoking Mother Smoked While Pregnant Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant
Television Viewing TV Watching 0-23 Month Olds (0 Hours/Day) TV Watching 2-17 Year Olds (3+ Hours/Day) TV Watching Age Appropriate (6m-17years old)
Vaccination Understanding Normal or Acceptable for Child to Have Fever or Mild Rash After Vaccination Safe for Child <1 Year Old to be Immunized Unvaccinated Children Should be Allowed to Go to School
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) While Pregnant Participated in WIC Child Participated in WIC	Back To Top

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