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  Epidemiologic Case History Forms

Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  ANNUAL MORBIDITY REPORT AND SPECIAL STUDIES REPORT 2012
Period of data: 2008-2012    Publication date: 01/2014   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2013
Summary: The ACDC’s Annual Morbidity Report is compiled to summarize morbidity trends of many communicable diseases occurring in LAC, assess the effectiveness of established disease control programs, identify patterns of diseases as a means of directing future disease prevention efforts, identify limitations of the data used for the above purposes and to identify means of improving that data, and serve as a resource for healthcare providers and public health officials at county, state, and national levels.
Period of data: 2002-2013   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Terrorism Agent Information and Treatment Guidelines for Clinicians and Hospitals OCTOBER 2012
Summary: This manual seeks to provide a comprehensive resource for clinical personnel to become educated on various aspects of biological, chemical, and radiological terrorism and to serve as an emergent guide book on what to do and where to seek information in the event of an attack. This manual also provides information for clinicians on how to report potential exposures to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Publication date: 10/2012   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Acute Communicable Disease Control Manual (B-73)
Summary: These are the Acute Communicable Disease Control Procedures for the County of Los Angeles. They are based on the Health and Safety Code, the California Code of Regulations, and rules of the California Department of Public Health. This manual is the official Department interpretation of those laws, regulations and rules.
Period of data: 2010 - current   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Incidence Rates of Selected Notifiable Diseases by Year of Onset Los Angeles County, 2006-2011
Summary: Includes tables by Age Group, Ses, Race (ethnicity) and Geographic location
Period of data: 2006-2011   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report 2011 - Executive Summary
Period of data: 2011   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2011
Summary: This report covers many of the 85 reportable diseases and conditions, as well as unusual disease occurrences and outbreaks which occurred this year.
Period of data: 2007-2011   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Flu Surveillance and Related Disease Updates for Los Angeles County December 2012
Period of data: 2012   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2011
Summary: This report covers selected disease surveillance, trends, & summaries, as well as a number of infectious disease inclidents/clusters/outbreaks. A number of current changes in disease policies and practices are also covered.
Period of data: 2011   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Incidence Rates of Selected Notifiable Diseases by Year of Onset Los Angeles County, 2003-2008
Period of data: 2003-2008   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2010
Summary: In Los Angeles County (LAC), more than 85 diseases and conditions, as well as unusual disease occurrences and outbreaks, are reportable by law. Acute Communicable Disease Control Program (ACDC) is the lead program for the surveillance and investigation of most communicable diseases.
Period of data: 2005-2010   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Flu Surveillance Reports
Summary: This web site covers press releases and current Influenza Watch reports and advisories. Summary Surveillance reports of past influenza seasons are also available on the site.
Period of data: 2000- Current   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  List of Reportable Diseases (Section 2500), LA County, 2011

Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2010
Period of data: 2010   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  West Nile Virus: Epidemiology Report December 20, 2012
Period of data: 2012   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  List of Reportable Diseases by Laboratories (Section 2505)

Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Table of Cases of Notifiable Diseases 2005-2010
Period of data: 2005-2010   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  West Nile Virus Web Site
Summary: This link takes you to the West Nile Virus website which includes: Bird and Mosquito Maps, Confirmed Wes Nile Cases in L.A. County, Local Epidemiology Reports, News and Updates
Period of data: 2004 - current   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2009
Period of data: 2009   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Regulations for Communicable Disease Reporting (B- 82)
Publication date: 02/2000   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2008
Period of data: 2008   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2009
Period of data: 2009   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Surveillance Systems Used to Monitor Seasonal Influenza, 2011-2012
Summary: This report details the method used to monitor seasonal Influenza by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Control
Period of data: 2011-12   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2008
Period of data: 2008   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2007
Period of data: 2007   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Food Borne Disease Surveillance Web Site

Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Waterborne Disease Surveillance Web Site

Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2007
Period of data: 2007   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2006
Period of data: 2006   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2006
Period of data: 2006   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2005
Period of data: 2005   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2004
Period of data: 2004   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2005
Period of data: 2005   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2003
Period of data: 2003   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2004
Period of data: 2004   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Reports 2002
Period of data: 2002   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2003
Period of data: 2003   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report and Special Studies Report 2001
Period of data: 2001   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2002
Period of data: 2002   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Annual Morbidity Report 2000
Summary: A public health annual report of the communicable diseases
Period of data: 2000   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2001
Period of data: 2001    Publication date: 06/2003   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Communicable Diseases Report 1999
Period of data: 1999   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 2000
Period of data: 2000   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 1999
Period of data: 1999   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Communicable Diseases Report 1998
Period of data: 1998   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 1998
Period of data: 1998   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Communicable Diseases Report 1997
Period of data: 1997   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

  Special Studies Report 1997
Period of data: 1997   
Source: Acute Communicable Disease Control

Office of AIDS Programs and Policy
  HIV Counseling and Testing Data Presentation
Additional information: Report by Constance Chavers, MSPH, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy
Period of data: 2005-2006    Publication date: 10/2007   
Source: Office of AIDS Programs and Policy

  Trend Analysis of new HIV Infection and Methamphetamine use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Los Angeles County: Implications for HIV Prevention
Additional information: by Jane Rohde, MPH, Research Specialist, Los Angeles County Office of AIDS Programs and Policy.
Publication date: 02/2007   
Source: Office of AIDS Programs and Policy

  Final Report
Summary: Crystal Methamphetamine Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles County: A Situational Report
Additional information: by Jane Rhode, MPH, CDC Public Health Prevention Specialist and Aquilino Gabor, MPA, National Urban Fellow
Period of data: 2005    Publication date: 06/2006   
Source: Office of AIDS Programs and Policy

Data Collection & Analysis Unit
  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2009
Summary: Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death with Trends for 2000-2009
Period of data: 2009   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Patterns of Mortality in Los Angeles County, 2008-2017
Summary: Comprehensive summary of the leading causes of death and premature death for LAC residents, for the current year and 10-year trends. Variables include underlying cause of death, age, race/ethnicity, gender, SPA and Health District of residence.
Period of data: 2008-2017    Publication date: 12/2019   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2012: Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death with Trends for 2003-2012
Summary: Comprehensive summary of the leading causes of death and premature death for LAC residents, for the current year and 10-year trends. Variables include underlying cause of death, age, race/ethnicity, gender, SPA and Health District of residence
Period of data: 2003-2012    Publication date: 08/2015   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2011: Leading causes of death and premature death with trends for 2002-2011
Summary: Comprehensive summary of the leading causes of death and premature death for LAC residents, for the current year and 10-year trends. Variables include underlying cause of death, age, race/ethnicity, gender, SPA and health district of residence.
Period of data: 2002-2011    Publication date: 08/2014   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2008 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: This report, Mortality in Los Angeles County 2008 and Mortality Trends 1999-2008, is a comprehensive analysis and summary. This resource can be used to help identify priorities for action and guide our efforts to improve the publics health.
Period of data: 1998-2008    Publication date: 12/2011   
Related Report: Mortality in Los Angeles County 2008 - Supervisorial Districts Supplement
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2010: Leading causes of death and premature death with trends for 2001-2010
Summary: Comprehensive summary of the leading causes of death and premature death for LAC residents.
Period of data: 2001-2010    Publication date: 10/2013   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2009 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death with Trends for 2000-2009
Summary: Measures of mortality are important indicators for monitoring the health of a community. This report is a comprehensive analysis and summary of the most recent finalized data. This resource can be used to help identify priorities for action and guide our efforts to improve the public's health.
Period of data: 2000-2009    Publication date: 10/2012   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2007 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: Mortality in Los Angeles County 2007: Leading causes of death and premature death with trends for 1998-2007, summarizes information on deaths from a wide range of health conditions, including chronic diseases, such as heart disease and emphysema; infectious diseases, such as pneumonia/influenza and HIV; lifestyle-related conditions, such as diabetes and lung cancer; and intentional (homicide and suicide) and unintentional (accidents) injuries
Period of data: 1998-2007    Publication date: 06/2010   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2006 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: This report summarizes information about the leading causes of death and premature death in the County in 2006, and during the 10-year period from 1997 through 2006.
Period of data: 1997-2006    Publication date: 09/2009   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2005 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: This report summarizes information obtained from death certificates for all Los Angeles County residents who died in 2005, and mortality trends for 1996 through 2005
Period of data: 1996-2005    Publication date: 07/2008   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2004 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: This report summarizes information obtained from death certificates for all Los Angeles County residents who died in 2004, and mortality trends for 1995 through 2004
Period of data: 1995-2004    Publication date: 08/2007   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2003 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: This report summarizes information obtained from death certificates for all Los Angeles County residents who died in 2003, and mortality trends for 1994 through 2003
Period of data: 1994-2003    Publication date: 08/2006   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2002 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death
Summary: We monitor mortality trends to identify risks to health so we can recommend ways to reduce those risks. This report summarizes information obtained from death certificates for all Los Angeles County residents who died in 2002.
Period of data: 1993-2002    Publication date: 08/2005   
Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

  Mortality in Los Angeles County 2001 Leading Causes of Death and Premature Death

Source: Data Collection & Analysis Unit

Division of HIV and STD Programs
  2013 Annual HIV Surveillance Report
Summary: Three NHAS indicators are included in the report. An estimated 80% of reported persons newly diagnosed with HIV were linked to care <3 months. Once in care, 57% were retained in care and 55% were virally suppressed.
Publication date: 04/2014   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report 2011
Summary: The report includes two parts. The first represents an overall Los Angeles County Summary and is designed to provide a broader picture of sexually transmitted disease trends countywide. The second (addendum) focuses on morbidity and trends within each of the eight Los Angeles County Service Planning Areas. Both parts are organized in a similar manner with summary sections followed by sections on Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Period of data: 2007-2011    Publication date: 06/2013   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Transgender Population Estimates
Summary: Los Angeles County Transgender Population Estimates 2012
Period of data: 2012    Publication date: 02/2013   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  An Epidemiologic Profile of HIV and AIDS in Los Angeles County, 2009
Summary: Epidemiologic Profile, LAC 2009
Additional information: Synthesizes recent surveillance data and research, and highlights changing patterns and emerging trends among the socio-demographic groups most affected by the epidemic.
Period of data: 2009    Publication date: 05/2010   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Project Native Voices - Final Report
Summary: HIV Behavioral Surveillance Among Native Americans in Los Angeles County
Period of data: 2005-2006    Publication date: 05/2007   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  2012 Annual HIV Surveillance Report
Summary: AIDS case surveillance has been a core public health activity in Los Angeles County (LAC) since 1982. Non-AIDS HIV case surveillance, which also mandates laboratory reporting of confirmatory HIV tests, began in California in July 2002. Between July 2002 and April 16, 2006, 15,275 cases of HIV were reported in LAC using a non-named, coded case reporting system
Publication date: 03/2013   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report 2010 Volume 1: County Summary
Summary: . The report is produced to summarize sexually transmitted disease morbidity, identify trends and patterns, and provide comprehensive updates on reportable sexually transmitted disease in Los Angeles County. This first volume presents an overall Los AngelesCounty Summary and is designed to provide a broader picture of sexually transmitted disease trends.
Period of data: 2006-2010    Publication date: 07/2011   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  2011 Annual HIV Surveillance Report
Summary: This 2011 issue of the Annual HIV Surveillance Report for LA County, containing analyzed data for HIV cases reported through December 31, 2011. Since 1981, 77,886 cases of HIV and AIDS have been+reported in LA County, of which 33,950 (43.6%) have died and 43,936 are living.
Period of data: 2007-2011    Publication date: 02/2012   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report 2010 Volume 2: County Service Planning Areas
Summary: This volume is focused on morbidity and trends within each of the eight Los AngelesCounty Service Planning Areas. The report includes summary sections followed by sections on Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Period of data: 2006-2010    Publication date: 07/2011   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Early Syphilis surveillance Summary. Cases Reported as of May 31, 2010
Summary: This report summarizes early syphilis cases reported as of May 31, 2010. Between January 1 and May 31, 2010, 537 early syphilis cases were reported.
Period of data: 2001-2010    Publication date: 08/2010   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report 2009 Volume 1: County Summary
Summary: . The report is produced to summarize sexually transmitted disease morbidity, identify trends and patterns, and provide comprehensive updates on reportable sexually transmitted disease in Los Angeles County. This first volume presents an overall Los AngelesCounty Summary and is designed to provide a broader picture of sexually transmitted disease trends.
Period of data: 2005-2009    Publication date: 02/2011   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report Volume 2: Service Planning Areas 2009
Summary: This volume is focused on morbidity and trends within each of the eight Los AngelesCounty Service Planning Areas. The report includes summary sections followed by sections on Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Period of data: 2005-2009    Publication date: 02/2011   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  2010 Annual HIV Surveillance Report
Summary: Cases Reported as of December 31, 2010
Period of data: Through December 2010    Publication date: 04/2011   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  STD Clinic Morbidity Report. Los Angeles County, 2009
Summary: This report summarizes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, early syphilis, HIV, and Herpes testing and morbidity from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's 12 STD clinics.
Period of data: 2005-2009    Publication date: 05/2010   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report. Volume 1: County Summary 2008
Summary: The report is produced to summarize sexually transmitted disease morbidity, identify trends and patterns, and provide comprehensive updates on reportable sexually transmitted disease in Los Angeles County. This first volume presents an overall Los AngelesCounty Summary and is designed to provide a broader picture of sexually transmitted disease trends.
Period of data: 2008    Publication date: 05/2009   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report. Volume 2: Service Planning Areas 2008
Summary: This volume is focused on morbidity and trends within each of the eight Los AngelesCounty Service Planning Areas. The report includes summary sections followed by sections on Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Period of data: 2008    Publication date: 05/2009   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  STD Clinic Morbidity Report Los Angeles County, 2008
Period of data: 2008    Publication date: 01/2010   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report. Volume 1: County Summary 2007
Summary: The report is produced to summarize sexually transmitted disease morbidity, identify trends and patterns, and provide comprehensive updates on reportable sexually transmitted disease in Los Angeles County. This first volume presents an overall Los AngelesCounty Summary and is designed to provide a broader picture of sexually transmitted disease trends.
Period of data: 2003-2007    Publication date: 07/2008   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Report. Volume 2: Service Planning Areas 2007
Summary: This volume is focused on morbidity and trends within each of the eight Los AngelesCounty Service Planning Areas. The report includes summary sections followed by sections on Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Period of data: 2003-2007    Publication date: 07/2008   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Early Syphilis Surveillance Summary. Cases Reported as of December 31, 2008
Period of data: 2001-2008    Publication date: 03/2009   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

  Adolescent STD Morbidity Report 2006
Period of data: 2001-2005    Publication date: 09/2006   
Source: Division of HIV and STD Programs

Epidemiology Unit
 
Recent Birth Trends in Los Angeles County

Summary: This health brief describes the changing trends in births in the county, identifies factors that may be contributing to these changes, and discusses some potential public health impacts.

Period of data: 1990, 2000, 2007-2012
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Concussions: How Sports-Related Injuries are Impacting Our Youth in Los Angeles County

Summary: This report presents data on county residents who were treated for a concussion either as a patient in the hospital or in an emergency department. For teens and adults, who have the highest risk of concussion injury, it examines additional details about these injuries, including the type of activity involved. Also provides information and recommendations useful for targeting prevention efforts and reducing the impact of concussion injuries, particularly among youth and young adults.

Period of data: 2005-2011
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Getting Prepared with Census 2010 Data: A Reference Guide for Public Health Analysts

Summary: This reader-friendly reference aims to guide and assist public health analysts in using Census Bureau data for their reports and analyses.

Period of data: 2000, 2010
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
How Social and Economic Factors Affect Health

Summary: This report focuses on the social environment and is the first of the Social Determinants of Health series. It includes two eye- opening scenarios to illustrate how social determinants of health can greatly affect the lives of individuals. It presents key social and economic indicators for cities and communities in the county and provides rankings to compare areas within the county. Lastly, a series of recommendations introduce ways to move forward in realizing the Department of Public Health's vision: Healthy people in healthy communities.

Period of data: 2005-2009
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Reducing Alcohol-Related Harms in Los Angeles County

Summary: This report examines the relationship between the density of alcohol outlets and alcohol- related harms in cities and communities across the county. It ranks cities and communities based on these harms (violent crimes, alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes, and alcohol-related deaths) to compare areas within the county. Results show that increased rates of alcohol- related harms were all associated with having high density of alcohol outlets in that city or community. Provides information to help support and strengthen efforts to prevent alcohol-related diseases and injuries throughout the county.

Period of data: 2000-2008
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Disparities in Deaths from Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis

Summary: This report presents trends in mortality due to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis for major demographic groups and geographic areas in the county. It provides information to help strengthen efforts to prevent future deaths and reduce the burden of liver disease in communities.

Period of data: 2000-2008
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Childhood Obesity: Tipping the Balance Toward Healthy, Active Children

Summary: This LA Health brief presents trends on childhood obesity prevalence for major demographic groups and geographic areas in the county. It tackles two important questions - what is being done to address the obesity epidemic and why are rates still so high? Lastly, it provides recommendations for actions that individuals, families, schools, cities, communities, and businesses can implement.

Period of data: 1999, 2001-2007
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Life Expectancy in Los Angeles County: How long do we live and why?

Summary: This report presents life expectancy estimates for residents in cities and communities throughout the county and provides rankings to compare areas within the county. It shows that life expectancy is related to the social and economic conditions within communities. It also provides information to help cities and communities in identifying and pursuing opportunities to improve the health of their residents.

Period of data: 2006
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Preventing childhood obesity: the need to create healthy places.

Summary: This report presents rates of childhood obesity in cities and communities throughout the county and provides rankings to compare areas within the county. It shows that rates of obesity are related to social and economic conditions within communities as well as availabilities of neighborhood parks. Provides recommendations on immediate actions cities and communities can take to reduce childhood obesity rates in their neighborhoods.

Period of data: 2005
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
Premature Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke in Los Angeles County

Summary: This report presents the rates of premature death from cardiovascular disease in cities and large communities throughout the county. It ranks cities and communities based on these rates to compare areas within the county. Also provides recommended actions that communities and cities can take to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in their populations, as well as actions individuals and families can take to reduce their risks.

Period of data: 2000-2002
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

 
The Burden Of Disease in Los Angeles County: A Study of the Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality in the County Population

Summary: This report employs a new method, Global Disease Burden, to assess the total burden of disease and injury among county residents through the measure of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).

Period of data: 1997
   
Source: Epidemiology Unit

Community Health Assessment Unit
  Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County
Summary: Food insecurity remains a growing problem across Los Angeles County. In households with incomes less than 300% FPL, food insecurity steadily increased from 25.5% in 2005 to 30.6% in 2011, leveling off from 2011 to 2015 (29.2%), and decreasing to 26.8% in 2018. In 2018, 26.8% or 516,000 Los Angeles County households with incomes less than 300% FPL experienced food insecurity, which includes households reporting low food security and very low food security. Of these, 203,000 households experienced very low food security. Among those living in food insecure households, 40.1% were ages 30-49 compared to food secure households in which 34.7% were ages 30-49. Among those living in food insecure households, 67.3% self-identified as Latino, 13.9% as White, 11.9% as African American, and 6.2% as Asian. Nearly three quarters of a million, or 746,000, Latino adults with household incomes less than 300% FPL in Los Angeles County were living in food insecure households. Among those living in food insecure households, 40.5% had less than a high school education compared to food secure households in which 29.6% had less than a high school education. Among adults living in food insecure households, nearly half (45.4%) were employed.
Period of data: 2005-2018    Publication date: 11/2021   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Children and Adolescents in Los Angeles County
Summary: In Los Angeles County, approximately 840,000, or 1 in 3 children, consumed SSBs on an average day (2018). Male children were more likely to consume SSBs than female children, 40.8% versus 33.5%. Among children less than 17 years old, SSB consumption on an average day was highest among adolescents age 12-17 at 45%. Daily consumption among children 6–11 years and 0-5 years was 39.3% and 26.5%, respectively. Among households living below 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL), 47% of children consumed one or more SSB per day, compared to 22% of children living in households at or above 300% FPL. SSB consumption was higher among Black and Latino children, 47.6% and 43.1% respectively, compared to Asian and White children (25.4% and 21.0% respectively).
Period of data: 2007-2018    Publication date: 11/2022   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Disability Among Adults in Los Angeles County
Summary: More than one in five (22.6%) adults in LA County reported having a disability in 2015. The prevalence of disability increased with age, from 10.3% among those 18-24 years of age to 41.9% among those 65 and older. African Americans had the highest prevalence of disability (33.5%), followed by Whites (29.9%), American Indians/Alaska Natives (27.0%), Latinos (18.1%), and Asians (14.3%).Disability prevalence was inversely related to income. The prevalence of disability remained steady from 2002-2011 at approximately 20%, before slightly increasing in 2015.
Period of data: 2002-2015    Publication date: 11/2019   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Recent Trends in Adult Use of Marijuana
Summary: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announces an increase in marijuana usage among adults in a new report titled Recent Trends in Adult Use of Marijuana. The report’s analysis of data from the Los Angeles County Health Survey (LACHS) shows that the percentage of adults ages 18 and over who reported using marijuana in the past year increased by 33% (from 9% to 12%) from 2011 to 2015. Marijuana use increased by almost 50% among adults aged 21-29. In 2015, use was highest among 18-20 year olds (27%) and 21-29 year olds (22%). Men were twice as likely to use marijuana as women (16% vs. 8%). Additionally, the use of marijuana with a medical marijuana ID card or a doctor’s recommendation increased by over 50% (from 21% to 33%) from 2011 to 2015.
Period of data: 2002-2015    Publication date: 07/2018   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County
Summary: In 2015, food insecurity affected 29.2% of Los Angeles County households with incomes less than 300% FPL, or 561,000 households; very low food security impacted 11.3% of households, or 217,000 households. 11.3% (217,000) households living below 300% FPL experience very low food supply, disrupted eating patterns, and reduced food intake. Latinos are impacted the most, 67.4% followed by 14.7% of whites, 10.6% of African Americans, and 6.6% of Asians, respectively. In addition, studies show that diets high in processed foods may contribute to the development of chronic diseases. Families and individuals in food insecure households may have poor diets because of limited healthy and affordable options resulting in consumption of less expensive fast food that is low in nutritional value, high in calories, and higher in sodium, saturated fats, and sugars.
Period of data: 2002-2015    Publication date: 09/2017   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Recent Trends in Health Insurance Coverage
Summary: This latest installment of the LA Health Brief Series assesses recent trends in health insurance coverage for adults 18 to 64 years of age and children 17 years and under in Los Angeles County during the period 2002-2015.
Period of data: 2002-2015    Publication date: 04/2017   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Health Indicators for Women in Los Angeles County: Highlighting Disparities by Ethnicity and Poverty Level
Summary: The Women's Health Data Report offers a current and comprehensive snapshot of the social and economic factors that affect the health of LA County women and where disparities in health persist.
Publication date: 01/2017   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Key Indicators of Health by Service Planning Area (2015 Los Angeles County Health Survey Data)
Summary: Key Indicators are standardized measures through which we can assess health and well-being. In this report, we describe indicators for each of Los Angeles County's eight Service Planning Areas (SPAs) and the County overall. It also compares health measures of Los Angeles County residents with those of the United States population, and with Healthy People 2020 target goals.
Publication date: 01/2017   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Rising Food Insecurity in Los Angeles County
Summary: In households with incomes less than 300% FPL, food insecurity steadily increased from 21.8% in 2002 to 30.6% in 2011, and then leveled off from 2011 to 2015 (29.2%)
Period of data: 2002-2011    Publication date: 07/2015   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  What Do Parents Think? Knowledge and Attitudes About Immunization
Summary: The current focus on vaccine related controversies, rather than scientific facts about the safety and proven efficacy of vaccines, can undermine public confidence and may negatively impact parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs. This LA Health Brief assesses parental attitudes toward vaccination of children 0-17 years old. The report examines immunization coverage, and parental attitudes toward immunization safety for infants, acceptance of side effects, school attendance by unvaccinated children, and other concerns.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 06/2015   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Built Environment for Nutrition
Summary: This LA Health Data Snapshot report focuses on the built environment and it's effects on nutrition. It highlights disparities in key nutrition environment indicators like access and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, soda and sweetened beverage consumption, and fast food consumption.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 05/2015   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Built Environment for Physical Activity
Summary: This LA Health Data Snapshot report focuses on the built environment and effects on physical activity. It highlights access and use of neighborhood resources such as parks, playgrounds, or sports fields, as well as perceptions of neighborhood safety, adequate street lighting, well maintained streets, and vandalism.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 03/2015   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Housing and Health in Los Angeles County
Summary: Housing affordability, stability and quality are essential for health and well-being. This report introduces housing as an issue from a public health perspective, and explores the intersection of health and housing in Los Angeles County.
Additional information: This report is the second in a Department of Public Health series on social determinants following the introductory release of "How Social and Economic Factors Affect Health".
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 02/2015   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Hospital Practices: Can They Impact Breastfeeding?
Summary: This report presents findings from the 2011 Los Angeles County Health Survey and examines the impact of breastfeeding-related hospital practices on any breastfeeding or exclusive breastfeeding by mothers in Los Angeles County. The report also highlights the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" initiative, which has shown success in increasing breastfeeding rates across all populations.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 08/2013   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Health Indicators for Women in Los Angeles County: Highlighting Disparities by Ethnicity and Poverty Level.
Summary: This report examines the key indicators of health for women in Los Angeles County and highlights important health disparities by race/ethnicity and poverty level.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 06/2013   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Key Indicators of Health by Service Planning Area (2011 Los Angeles County Health Survey Data)
Summary: Key Indicators are standardized measures through which we can assess health and well-being. In this report, we describe indicators for each of Los Angeles County's eight Service Planning Areas (SPAs) and the County overall. It also compares health measures of Los Angeles County residents with those of the United States population, and with Healthy People 2020 target goals.
Period of data: 2011    Publication date: 04/2013   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Obesity and Related Mortality in Los Angeles County: A Cites and Communities Health Report
Summary: This cities and communities health report examines obesity and related mortality rates and rankings for 81 cities, 15 L.A. City Council Districts, and 32 unincorporated communities in the County.
Period of data: 2004-2007    Publication date: 10/2011   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Food Insecurity Increasing in Los Angeles County
Summary: Despite an abundant food supply in the United States, many households experience food insecurity, a socio-economic condition of limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods. This report assess food insecurity in Los Angeles County and describes the results from the 2002-03 and 2005 Los Angeles County Health Survey.
Period of data: 2005    Publication date: 09/2007   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Cigarette Smoking in Los Angeles County: Local Data to Inform Tobacco Policy - A Cities and Communities Health Report
Summary: This cities and communities report focusses on smoking, which is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The report introduces the small-area estimation methodology application used to assess smoking prevalence among adults living in the 88 incorporated cities, the City of Los Angeles' 15 Council Districts and the 40 unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Period of data: 2007    Publication date: 06/2010   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Childhood Asthma
Summary: Asthma is a leading cause of chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States. In Los Angeles County, childhood asthma accounted for nearly 5,000 hospitalizations in 2002. This report uses the 2002-2003 Los Angeles County Health Survey to assess childhood asthma prevalence and highlights findings that suggest that many children with asthma in the county have poorly-controlled symptoms that limit their physical activity and frequently require emergency room and other urgent care services.
Period of data: 2002    Publication date: 10/2004   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Cigarette Smoking Among Los Angeles County Adults
Summary: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for an estimated 435,000 deaths each year. In Los Angeles, nearly 9,000 lives and $4.3 billion dollars are lost due to smoking and smoking-related diseases each year. This report looks at trends in cigarette smoking among adults in Los Angeles County from 1997 to 2005 and provides policy recommendations for action.
Period of data: 1997-2005    Publication date: 11/2006   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  The Obesity Epidemic in Los Angeles County Adults
Summary: This report highlights the latest obesity prevalence trends from 1997 to 2005. It highlights socio-economic disparities as well as examines chronic conditions by weight status. The report also provides recommendations for action that individuals, businesses and the community can use to help curb the epidemic.
Period of data: 1997-2005    Publication date: 09/2006   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Key Indicators Of Health by Service Planning Area 2002/2003
Summary: Summary report of over 60 key health indicators for eight Service Planning Areas, Los Angeles County, and Healthy People 2010 objectives.
Additional information: Report covers the period: 2002/2003.
Period of data: 2002    Publication date: 03/2004   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Children's Health Insurance
Summary: Recent data on health insurance coverage shows important gains for many Los Angeles County children over the past six years. This report highlights findings from the 2002-2003 Los Angeles County Health Survey on children's health insurance coverage and access to needed medical care. The report shows disparities in coverage by race/ethnicity, household income level, and county service planning areas.
Period of data: 2002    Publication date: 02/2004   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Adult Smoking
Summary: This report assess adult cigarette smoking prevalence from 1997-2002. It shows a significant decrease in overall smoking from 18.2% in 1997 to 15.6% in 2002. It also highlights disparities in smoking across gender and racial/ethnic groups, as well as the steps Los Angeles County adults are taking to try to cut down or quit smoking.
Period of data: 1997-2002    Publication date: 12/2003   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

  Obesity on the Rise
Summary: Results of the latest 2002 Los Angeles County Health Survey indicate that over half (55%) of the county's adult population are either overweight or obese. This report examines obesity trends from 1997-2002 and highlights socio-economic disparities and selected health conditions by weight status.
Publication date: 07/2003   
Source: Community Health Assessment Unit

Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
  Los Angeles health Overview of a Pregnant Event 2007-2009 Data Book
Summary: Maps, Tables, Graphs

Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Reported Cases of Lead Poisoning in los Angeles county 2005-2010
Summary: Surveillance Data - Tables, Graphs, Maps

Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Los Angeles County Infant Mortality, Preterm Births, and Birthweight 2009 Factsheet

Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  County of Los Angeles California MCAH Family Health Outcomes Project TITLE V PERINATAL INDICATORS 2010
Summary: A large number of indicators are presented on live births, low birthweight, preterm live births, fetal and infant mortality, prenatal care, maternal mortality, hospital births, breatfeeding, teen fertility rates, domestic violence for Los Angeles County compared with California state totals.
Period of data: 2001-2010    Publication date: 11/2012   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  County of Los Angeles California MCAH Family Health Outcomes Project TITLE V PERINATAL INDICATORS 2009
Summary: This is a comprehensive report on Perinatal Indicators. This report includes detailed tables on: Live Births, Low birthweight, Preterm Live Births, Fetal Mortality, Infant Mortality, Maternal Mortality, Prenatal Care, Hospital Births, Breastfeeding, Teen Fertility Rate, and Domestic Violence.
Period of data: 2000-2009    Publication date: 12/2011   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  2010 Surveillance Report: A Survey of the Health of Mothers and Babies in Los Angeles County
Summary: The Los Angeles Mommy and Baby (LAMB) Projectis a public health surveillance project developed by the Maternal, Child, and AdolescentHealth Programs of Los Angeles County in 2004. The LAMB Project collects countywide populationbased data onmaternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy.
Publication date: 10/2012   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  2007 Surveillance Report Expanded Version A Survey of the Health of Mothers and Babies In Los Angeles County
Summary: The  LAMB  Survey  was  first  piloted  in  2004  in  Antelope  Valley  to  address  a  high  rate of infant mortality observed in this region of Los  Angeles County. The LAMB Survey provided informat ion on the risk  factors  and  potential  causes  of infant mortality  for  women in  the Antelope  Valley. Since 2005, the project has been expanded  to cover all of Los Angeles County, collecting dat a every other year.  
Publication date: 09/2012   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Los Angeles Health Overview of a Pregnancy Event 2007-2009 Data Book
Summary: The Los Angeles Health Overview of a Pregnancy Eve nt  (LA HOPE) is a public health surveillance  project developed by the Maternal, Child, and Adol escent Health Programs of Los Angeles County in  2006.  The  LA  HOPE  Project  collects  countywide  populationbased  data  on  the  attitudes  and  experiences of women before, during, and shortly a fter they have suffered a fetal or infant loss.
Period of data: 2007-2009    Publication date: 10/2012   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Fetal and Infant Mortality in Los Angeles County, Aug 2005-Jul 2006
Period of data: 2005-2006    Publication date: 02/2009   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Fetal and Infant Mortality in Los Angeles County, Service Planning Areas 1&6, LA HOPE Pilot Project
Period of data: 2005-2006   
Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  Los Angeles Health Overview of a Pregnancy Event 2007-2009 Data Book Los Angeles

Source: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

Office of Women's Health
  Health Indicators for Women in Los Angeles- Highlighting Disparities by Ethnicity and Poverty Level- 2010
Summary: Mortality in Los Angeles County 2007: Leading causes of death and premature death with trends for 1998-2007, summarizes information on deaths from a wide range of health conditions, including chronic diseases, such as heart disease and emphysema; infectious diseases, such as pneumonia/influenza and HIV; lifestyle-related conditions, such as diabetes and lung cancer; and intentional (homicide and suicide) and unintentional (accidents) injuries
Publication date: 02/2010   
Source: Office of Women's Health

  Women Transitioning Through Midlife: A Data Snapshot
Summary: The data presented in this report provides a snapshot of the demographic, social, behavioral and environmental factors that impact women transitioning through midlife (ages 45-64 years)
Period of data: 2001-2009    Publication date: 06/2011   
Source: Office of Women's Health

  Women's Health Trends in Los Angeles County 1997- 2007
Summary: This report examines the health of women in Los Angeles County over the last decade. Trends in key health indicators are presented with a focus on highlighting disparities among racial/ethnic groups. Comparisons to state and national data allow a comprehensive look at how women in Los Angeles County fare in relation to women in California and in the United States.
Period of data: 1997-2007    Publication date: 11/2008   
Source: Office of Women's Health

  Health Indicators for Women in Los Angeles County.Highlighting Disparities by ethnicity & Insurance Status, 2007.

Source: Office of Women's Health

  2007 Women's Health Policy Summit Building Multicultural Women's Health: Setting an Agenda for Los Angeles. Executive Report & Recommendations.
Publication date: 10/2007   
Source: Office of Women's Health

  Mautner Project: LGBTQ Tobacco Use Research

Source: Office of Women's Health

Tuberculosis Control Program
  Public Web Display

Source: Tuberculosis Control Program

  Statistics

Source: Tuberculosis Control Program

Veterinary Public Health
  Animal Disease Surveillance Report. Los Angeles County 2013. Veterinary Public Health
Summary: This document represents a significant milestone for the integration of human and animal disease surveillance and the promotion of public health from a One Health perspective in LA County, uniting the fields of human, animal and environmental health.
Publication date: 01/2016   
Source: Veterinary Public Health

  Healthy Pets Healthy Families Initiative
Summary: The 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families is an initiative reuniting local leaders in the field of human, animal and environmental health. This coalition aims to improve health in people and their pets by focusing on seven key areas. This report highlights the current data collected on these seven focus areas, as well as intervention strategies to improve on these markers by the year 2020.
Publication date: 01/2014   
Source: Veterinary Public Health

 
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