Los Angeles County Health Survey
What is the Los Angeles County Health Survey?
The Los Angeles County Health Survey is a web and telephone-based survey that assesses health needs, health conditions, and other related topics that impact Los Angeles County residents, their children and their communities. The survey has been conducted since 1997.
Why is this survey important?
The survey is the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's primary method for gathering a variety of health information. It is a vital tool for understanding important health issues impacting Los Angeles County residents. The results are used to plan programs that improve the health and wellbeing of all County residents.
How can I participate in the survey?
Only Los Angeles County residents are invited to participate in the survey. Invitation letters for the survey are mailed to randomly selected families/households throughout Los Angeles County. The survey consists of two parts: an adult survey and a child survey. An adult family member knowledgeable about the health and daily routines of a child in the household can complete the survey. Residents may be invited to complete an adult survey, a child survey, or both. Here are two examples of an invitation letter sent to selected families/households.
How is this survey offered?
An adult may complete the survey online or by phone. The survey is available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese (Traditional Chinese), Mandarin (Simplified Chinese), Korean, and Vietnamese.
Are survey responses confidential?
Survey responses are kept strictly confidential. The survey does not ask about citizenship and legal status, and participation in the survey does not affect any household benefits. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will not sell the information in the survey.
Where can I learn more details about the survey?
More information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions and the survey flyers in English and in Spanish.
Specific survey questions can also be answered by calling toll-free at 877-282-4757 or via email at LACountyHealthSurvey@rti.org.
Previous cycles of the Los Angeles County Health Survey