Department of Public Health - Health Assessment Unit

2015 Adult Survey: To 2015 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

Access and Barriers to Health Care Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider Difficulty Accessing Medical Care Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care Insured (ages 65+ years) Regular Source of Care - NO Regular Source of Care - YES Saw Acupuncturist in the Past Year Saw Chiropractor in the Past Year Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the Past Year Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the Past Year Tried to Access Mental Health Care Type of Insurance (ages 18-64 years) - Public , Private, Uninsured Uninsured (ages 18-64 years)
Alcohol Use Alcohol Consumption Alcohol Policy Opinions (subsample) Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider Binge Drinking
Alcohol Policy (subsample) Alcohol Tax to Prevent Underage Drinking & Increase Treatment Programs Law to Hold Bar & Restaurants Liable for Consequential Harms from Dinking There Law to Limit Number of Alcohol Outlets
Arts (subsample) Participated in Making Art and Sharing with Others
Barriers to Health Care 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 Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (subsample) Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Do Not Want To Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - No Sidewalks Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Not Safe from Crime Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Poor Lighting Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Too Much Traffic Walk in Neighborhood - Able and Want to Walk Walk in Neighborhood - Able to Walk Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood	Back To Top
Caregiving (subsample) Caregiver in the Past Month Caring for Person with Memory Loss or Alzheimer's Disease
Child Policy (subsample) Ever Heard of First 5 LA Is it Important For Children to Attend Pre-School Should it Be the Government's Responsibility to Fund Pre-School Think Pre-School Helps Children in Later Grades What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Children's Clothing What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Children's Health Insurance What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Eating Fruits and Vegetables What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Preschool What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Sporting Goods What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Telephone Help Line	Back To Top
Cholesterol Diagnosed High Blood Cholesterol
Chronic Conditions Current Depression Ever Diagnosed Diabetes Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol Obesity/Overweight
Climate Change (subsample) Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Contamination of Drinking Water Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Droughts & Water Shortages Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Flooding Along the Coast Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Heat Waves Concern About Climate Change Impact on - More Health Problems (e.g. Asthma, Allergies) Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Worse Air Pollution Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Worse Wildfires	Back To Top
Contraception Condom Use Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Pill, Patch or Ring Pregnancy Prevention - Condom Pregnancy Prevention - Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Sponge Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception Pregnancy Prevention - Infertile, Menopausal Pregnancy Prevention - Intrauterine Device (IUD) Pregnancy Prevention - Shot or Implant Pregnancy Prevention - Tubes Tied, Vasectomy Pregnancy Prevention - Withdrawal
Demographics Age Birth Place (Foreign-Born/U.S. Born) Citizenship Status Disability Education Employment Gender Health Districts Household Income (Federal Poverty Level ) Household Size Housing Type Internet Access Language Used Most at Home Marital Status Public Assistance/Welfare Race/Ethnicity Service Planning Areas Sexual Orientation	Back To Top
Dental Health Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the Past Year
Depression [See Also Mental Health] Current Depression Currently Receiving Counseling for Depression Currently Taking Medication for Depression Depression Type Risk of Major Depression	Back To Top
Diabetes Diabetes Type Ever Diagnosed Diabetes
Drug Use & Addiction Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider Has Marijuana ID Card Marijuana Use in the Past Year Prescription Drug Abuse/Misuse
Electronics Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) E-Cigarette Use Should be Banned Where Smoking is Banned (subsample) Electronic Cigarette Use in the Past Month Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell E-Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets (subsample)	Back To Top
Emergency Contraception Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception
Emergency Preparedness (subsample) Confidence in Department of Public Health Ability to Respond Effectively to Protect the Health of the Public How Prepared is Community for Emergencies (e.g. Natural Disasters, Terrorism)? How Prepared is Household for Large-Scale Disaster or Emergency?
Emotional Support Receive Social and Emotional Support Needed	Back To Top
Flu Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 18+ years) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years)
Food Security Food Insecurity - Overall <300% FPL Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security <300% FPL
Food Stamps (<185% Federal Poverty Level) Currently Receiving Food Stamps, CALFRESH or SNAP Heard of Champions For Change? Heard of Champions for Change - Billboards / TV / Bus Heard of Champions for Change - Department of Human Services Heard of Champions for Change - Employer or Job Heard of Champions for Change - Friends, Word of Mouth Heard of Champions for Change - Grocery Store, Health Fair, Church, Farmers Market Heard of Champions for Change - Hospital Heard of Champions for Change - Internet / Social Media Heard of Champions for Change - Mail Heard of Champions for Change - Newspaper or Magazine Heard of Champions for Change - School Heard of Champions for Change - Senior Center or Independent Living Facility Heard of Champions for Change - WIC Office or Social Service Office Heard of Champions for Change and Took Class About Healthy Eating and Exercising Received Nutrition Information - Harvest of the Month Received Nutrition Information - MyPLATE Received Nutrition Information - Reading Food Labels Received Nutrition Information - Rethink Your Drink Received Nutrition Information - Shopping on a Budget Received Nutrition Information - Shopping with a List	Back To Top
Food Food Trucks 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
Health Conditions Current Depression Ever Diagnosed Diabetes Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol Obesity/Overweight	Back To Top
Health Insurance Insured (ages 65+ years) Type of Insurance (ages 18-64 years) - Public , Private, Uninsured Uninsured (ages 18-64 years)
Health Related Quality of Life Average Number of Unhealthy Days in the Past Month Average Number of Days Activity is Limited Due to Poor Mental or Physical Health in the Past Month Average Number of Days with Poor Mental Health in the Past Month Average Number of Days with Poor Physical Health in the Past Month Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed Self-Perceived Health Status - Fair/Poor
Heat Related Concerns (subsample) Ever Gone to Designated Cooling Center? Have Functioning Air Conditioning in Home Reason for Staying at Home When Very Hot See of Hear Heat Alert in Los Angeles in the Past Year Where Go When Very Hot?	Back To Top
Heart Disease Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol Obesity/Overweight Physical Activity - Aerobic Physical Activity - Aerobic and Strengthening Physical Activity - Strengthening Smoking Status
Housing Housing Instability - Homeless or Not Having Own Place to Live or Sleep in Past 5 years Housing Type Length of Time Lived at Residence Rent or Own Home Rent Controlled Building Rental Is Subsidized Public Housing
Influenza Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 18+ years) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years)	Back To Top
Internet / Web Web Access
Insurance Insured (ages 65+ years) Type of Insurance (ages 18-64 years) - Public , Private, Uninsured Uninsured (ages 18-64 years)
Intimate Partner Violence Intimate Partner Violence - Physical Violence Intimate Partner Violence - Sexual Violence
Mammogram Mammogram in Past 2 Years (ages 50-74 years)
Medical Examinations & Vaccinations Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 18+ years) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years) Mammogram in Past 2 Years (ages 50-74 years) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (ages 21-65 years) Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (ages 65+ years) Saw Acupuncturist in the Past Year Saw Chiropractor in the Past Year Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the Past Year Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the Past Year	Back To Top
Mental Health Average Number of Days Activity is Limited Due to Poor Mental or Physical Health in the Past Month Average Number of Days with Poor Mental Health in the Past Month Depression - Current Depression - Receiving Counseling Depression - Taking Medication Depression - Type Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care in the Past Year Frequent Mental Distress Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed Risk of Major Depression Tried to Access Mental Health Care
Neighborhoods Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (subsample) Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Do Not Want To Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - No Sidewalks Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Not Safe from Crime Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Poor Lighting Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Too Much Traffic Walk in Neighborhood - Able and Want to Walk Walk in Neighborhood - Able to Walk Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields in Neighborhood	Back To Top
Nutrition Bought Food From Street Vendor in the Past Year Currently Receiving Food Stamps, CALFRESH or SNAP Ever Sick from Eating Food From Street Vendor Food Insecurity - Overall <300% FPL Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security <300% FPL Frequency of Buying from Street Vendor in the Past Year Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Increase Tax on Sodas to Discourage Child Consumption (subsample) Portion of Plate Fruits and Vegetables Prohibit Markets from Selling Unhealthy Food (e.g. Candy, Soda) in Checkout Aisles (subsample) Require Kid's Meals with Toys to Meet Health Nutrition Standards (subsample) Restrictions on Advertising Sugared Cereals, Candy, Sodas and Fast Food to Children (subsample) Soda Consumption Water - Fluoride in Drinking Water Beneficial for Adult and Children's Teeth? (subsample) Water - How Safe is Tap Water for Drinking in Your Community? (subsample) Water - Source of Drinking Water (subsample)	Back To Top
Obesity/ Overweight Obesity/Overweight
Pap Smear Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (ages 21-65 years)	Back To Top
Physical Activity Physical Activity - Aerobic Physical Activity - Aerobic & Strengthening Physical Activity - Strengthening Senior Falls Senior Falls - Injury
Preventive Care Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 18+ years) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years) Mammogram in Past 2 Years (ages 50-74 years) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (ages 21-65 years) Pneumonia Vaccination (ages 65+ years) Saw Acupuncturist in the Past Year Saw Chiropractor in the Past Year Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the Past Year Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the Past Year
Regular Source of Care Regular Source of Care - NO Regular Source of Care - YES	Back To Top
Senior Health Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years) Pneumonia Vaccination (ages 65+ years) Senior Falls Senior Falls - Injury
Sexual Health (Sexual Practices) Condom Use Number of Sex Partners Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Pill, Patch or Ring Pregnancy Prevention - Condom Pregnancy Prevention - Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Sponge Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception Pregnancy Prevention - Infertile, Menopausal Pregnancy Prevention - Intrauterine Device (IUD) Pregnancy Prevention - Shot or Implant Pregnancy Prevention - Tubes Tied, Vasectomy Pregnancy Prevention - Withdrawal Sexual Activity Tried to Get Pregnant During Last Sexual Intercourse
Social Support Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed	Back To Top
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 Climate Change Emergency Preparation Heat Housing Neighborhood Safety Nutrition Policy Street Vendors Tobacco Policy Water
Tobacco Policy (subsample) Ban Smoking Around All Building Entrance Ban Smoking at Outdoor Public Events (e.g. Farmers Markets, Fairs, Concerts) Ban Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas Ban Smoking in Recreational Areas (e.g. Parks, Sports Fields, Golf Courses) E-Cigarette Use Should be Banned Where Smoking is Banned Easy for Children <18 years old to Buy Cigarettes in Los Angeles County Frequency of Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in Outdoor Areas Second-Hand Smoke Harmful Should be More Smoking Cessation Programs in Los Angeles County Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell E-Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets Store Owners Should be Penalized for Selling Tobacco to Minors Type of Smoke-Free Policy in Multi-Unit Housing	Back To Top
Tobacco Use Cessation Attempts Cessation Methods Cigars Smoked (Ever) Cigars Smoked in the Past Month Dissolvable Tobacco Use (Ever) Dissolvable Tobacco Use in Past Month > Electronic Cigarette Use (Ever) Electronic Cigarette Use in Past Month Hookah or Water Pipe Smoked (Ever) Hookah or Water Pipe Smoked in the Past Month Little Cigars or Cigarillos Smoked (Ever) Little Cigars or Cigarillos Smoked in the Past Month Pipe Smoked (Ever) PipSmokeless Tobacco Use (Ever) Smokeless Tobacco Use in the Past Month Smoking Rules in the House Smoking Status	Back To Top
Vaccinations Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 18+ years) Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (ages 65+ years) Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (ages 65+ years)
Water Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Contamination of Drinking Water (subsample) Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Droughts and Water Shortages (subsample) Water - Fluoride in Drinking Water Beneficial for Adult and Children's Teeth? (subsample) Water - How Safe is The Tap Water for Drinking in Your Community? (subsample) Water - Source of Drinking Water (subsample)	Back To Top
Web / Internet Web Access
Women's Health Ever Had a Hysterectomy Intimate Partner Violence - Physical Violence Intimate Partner Violence - Sexual Violence Mammogram in Past 2 Years (ages 50-74 years) Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (ages 21-65 years) Tried to Get Pregnant During Last Sexual Intercourse	Back To Top

2015 Child Survey: To 2015 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

Asthma Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attack in the Past Year Days of School Missed Due to Asthma in the Past Year Ever Diagnosed with Asthma Limited Activity Due to Asthma Visit Emergency Room/Urgent Care Due to Asthma in Past Year
Access to Health Care Could Not Afford Child Dental Care (ages 3-17 years) Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Regular Source of Care - Yes / No Tried to Access Mental Health Care for Child (ages 3-17 years)
Autism (ages 2-17 years) Currently Receiving Counseling for Autism Ever Diagnosed Autistic
Barriers to Accessing Health Care Could Not Afford Child Dental Care (ages 3-17 years) Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Regular Source of Care - Yes / No	Back To Top
Breastfeeding and Hospital Practices Hospital Practices - Breastfed in the 1st Hour (ages 0-5 years) Hospital Practices- Given Phone Number for Breastfeeding Help (ages 0-5 years) Hospital Practices - Stayed in the Same Room (ages 0-5 years) Hospital Practices - Used a Pacifier (ages 0-5 years) After Returning to Work - Breastfeeding Accommodations Available at Work (ages 0-5 years) Breastfeeding - Initiation (ages 0-5 years) Breastfeeding at Least 6 Months (ages 6months- 5 years) Breastfeeding at Least 12 Months (ages 1-5 years) Exclusive Breastfeeding (ages 0-2 months)
Child Care (ages 0-5 years) Child Care Type - Cared for in Own Home Child Care Type - Cared for by Relative or Non-Relative (at Their Home) Child Care Type - Cared for by Relative or Non-Relative (at Your Home) Child Care Type - Child Care Center, Preschool or Nursery Child Care Type - Licensed Provider Child Care Type - Used Most Child in Kindergarten Difficulty Obtaining Child Care	Back To Top
Child Development/Disability Meets Criteria for Having Special Health Care Need(s)
Child Health Status Child Health Status - Fair/Poor
Child Routines/Daily Activities/Family Interaction Appropriate TV Watching (ages 0-23 months)/(ages 2-17 years) Computer Usage Family Eat Meals Together Physical Activity - Aerobic (ages 6-17 years) Physical Activity - Aerobic/Strengthening (ages 6-17 years) Physical Activity - Strengthening (ages 6-17 years) Reading to Child (ages 0-5 years) Soda Consumption Tell Stories to Child (ages 0-5 years)	Back To Top
Community Community Rating - Public Safety Community Rating - Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible (ages 1-17 years)
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 (ages 3-17 years)	Back To Top
Diabetes Ever Diagnosed with Diabetes Diabetes Type
Health Insurance Coverage for Child Child Insurance - Type Child Insurance - No Insurance
Home Visits Home Visit From Professional (e.g. Social Worker) (ages 0-5 years)
Insurance Coverage for Child Child Insurance - Type Child Insurance - No Insurance
Medical Conditions Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attack in the Past Year Ever Diagnosed Asthma Ever Diagnosed Autistic (ages 2-17 years) Ever Diagnosed Diabetes	Back To Top
Mental Health Care Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child Tried to Access Mental Health Care For Child (ages 3-17 years)
Nutrition Soda Consumption
Parent Health Risks/Behaviors Mother Smoked While Pregnant Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant Parental Risk for Major Depression Parental Support - Ease in Finding Someone to Talk to When Need Advice on How to Raise Child (ages 0-5 years) Parental Support - Know Where to Go When Need Assistance To Help Child Learn (ages 0-5 years) Parental Support - Where Get Answers to Questions Related to Child (ages 0-5 years)	Back To Top
Parental Social Support Parental Support - Ease in Finding Someone to Talk to When Need Advice on How to Raise Child (ages 0-5 years) Parental Support - Know Where to Go When Need Assistance To Help Child Learn (ages 0-5 years) Parental Support - Where Get Answers to Questions Related to Child (ages 0-5 years)
Physical Activity (ages 6-17 years) Average Days Walk, Bike, or Skateboard To School (per week) Physical Activity - Aerobic Physical Activity - Aerobic/Strengthening Physical Activity - Strengthening
Safe Park for Child Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible (ages 1-17 years) Used Park, Playground, or Other Safe Place to Play in Past 2 Weeks (ages 1-17 years)	Back To Top
Smoking Mother Smoked While Pregnant Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant
Television Viewing Appropriate TV Watching (ages 0-23 months)/(ages 2-17 years)
Vaccinations Influenza Vaccination (ages 6 months -17 years)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Mother Participated in WIC While Pregnant Child Participated in WIC (ages 0-5 years)	Back To Top

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2015 LA County Health Survey - Topics & Data

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