Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
SPA6 - South Area Health Office
5850 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90003
Phone: (323) 235-6732
Fax: (323) 846-5442
Email: spa6@ph.lacounty.gov

Executive Summary

Citation

I. Introduction

II. Population

• Racial/Ethnic Distribution of the Population
• Age Distribution of the Population
• Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Persons Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
• Age Distribution of Persons Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
• Persons Receiving Public Assistance
• The Homeless Population

III. Maternal and Infant Health

• Birth Outcomes and Prenatal Health

IV. Communicable Diseases

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• Tuberculosis (TB)

V. Burden of Disease and Injury

• Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)

VI. Hospitalization

• Leading Causes of Hospitalization
• Scheduled Versus Unscheduled Hospital Admissions
• Asthma-Related Hospitalization
• Payors for Hospitalization

VII. Mortality

• Leading Causes of Death
• Unintentional Injury Deaths, Suicides, and Homicides
• Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)

VIII. Alcohol and Drug-Related Health Problems

• Alcohol-and Drug-Related Hospitalization
• Persons Receiving Alcohol and Drug Services
• Liquor Licenses

IX. Mental Health

• Persons Receiving Mental Health Services