2007 LA County Health Survey - Topics & Data

Trend Data:Trend (Adult 1997-2023 and Child 1999-2023)
Individual Year Data: 2023, 2018, 2015, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2002, 1999

To 2007 Adult Survey | To 2007 Child Survey

2007 Adult Survey:

• Alcohol Consumption
• Binge Drinking
• Heavy Drinking

• 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
• Language Barrier Talking to Doctor
• Regular Source of Care - YES
• Regular Source of Care - NO
• Transportation as a Barrier to Care  

• Confidence in L.A. County’s Public Health System Response to Bioterrorism/Terrorism

• Fruit and Vegetables - Availability & Quality (Full Sample)
• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (Full Sample)
• Safe Places to be Physically Active in Neighborhood
• Opportunity for Physical Activity at Work
• Reasons for Not Being Physically Active at Work
• Likelihood of Taking Public Transportation
• Number of Vehicles at Home
• Method of Transportation Used to Run Errands Within One Mile

• Caregivers

• Community Rating -  Place to Raise Family
• Community Rating -  Public Safety
• Community Rating -  Availability of Quality Affordable Childcare & Pre-School
• Community Rating -  Availability of Quality Affordable Health Care Services
• Community Rating -  Availability of Safe Places for Children to Play
• Community Rating -  People's Involvement in Community Issues
• Child Abuse Prevention Responsibility
• Critical Developmental Period of Child 
• First 5 LA 
• Parent Interaction and Child Learning Ability
• Personal Relationships and Child Social, Emotional, Health, and School Readiness
• Pre-School and Child Success in Later Grades
• Health/Well-Being of Parents/Primary Caregivers Important to Child Growth and Development
• How Much of Childcare Expenses Should the Government Pay for Low Income Families

• Diagnosed High Cholesterol

• Condom Use
• Sex Without Condom or Birth Control in Past Year
• Heard of Emergency Contraception
• Ever Used Emergency Contraception
• Identification Needed to Purchase Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Methods

• 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
• Phone Occupancy: More than One Phone Number in Household
• Phone Occupancy: Household Without a Phone in Past 3 Years
• Phone Occupancy: Household Without a Phone in Past 3 Years BUT had a Cell Phone  
• Race/Ethnicity
• Service Planning Areas
• Sexual Orientation

• Could Not Afford to See Dentist
• Dental Insurance - YES
• Dental Insurance - NO
• Last Dental Visit

• Diagnosed Depression
• Taking Medication for Depression

• A1C Test
• Age Onset of Diabetes
• Diagnosed Diabetes
• Taking Diabetes Pills
• Taking Insulin 

• Methamphetamine Use
• Methamphetamine as Serious Health Issue in Community
• Treated for Substance Abuse

• Heard of Emergency Contraception
• Ever Used Emergency Contraception
• Used Emergency Contraception in Past Year
• Sources of Emergency Contraception
• Identification Needed to Purchase Emergency Contraception

• 3-Day Supply of Food
• 3-Day Supply of Water
• Confidence in L.A. County’s Public Health System Response to Bioterrorism/Terrorism
• Pandemic Flu Preparedness (Sub-Sample)

• Diagnosed Depression
• Diagnosed Diabetes 
• Diagnosed Heart Disease
• Diagnosed High Blood Pressure
• Diagnosed High Cholesterol

• Confidence in L.A. County’s Public Health System Response to Bioterrorism/Terrorism
• Effectiveness in Assuring Food Safety
• Effectiveness in Protective the Public from Infectious Diseases
• Effectiveness in Tracking Health Trends
• Would You Notify the Department of Public Health if You thought You Had Food Poisoning

• 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)
• Uninsured (18+ year olds)

• Average Number of Unhealthy Days
• Average Number of Days of Limited Activity 
• Self-Perceived Health Status

• Diagnosed Heart Disease
• Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Diagnosed Hypertension

• Condom Use
• HIV Test in Past 2 years 
• Location of Last HIV Test
• Reason for Getting HIV Test
• Comfort Level Speaking to Doctor About HIV (Sub-Sample)
• Medications During Pregnancy/Birth Reduce HIV Transmission (Sub-Sample) 
Should HIV Testing be Part of Routine Blood Work? (Sub-Sample)

• Housing Types
• Rent or Own House
• Rental is Subsidized Public Housing

• Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine
• Likelihood of Getting HPV Vaccine
• Received HPV Vaccine Shots
• Reasons for Not Getting HPV Vaccination

• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (50+ year olds)

• 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)
• Uninsured (18+ year olds)

• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (40+ year olds)
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50+ year olds)

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) - Ever Heard of Vaccine
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (50+ year olds)
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (40+ year olds)
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50+ year olds)
• Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years
• Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (65+ year olds)

• Average Days of Poor Mental Health in Past Month
• Diagnosed Depression
• Frequent Mental Distress
• Receive Mental Health Counseling
• Risk of Serious Mental Illness (Kessler 6)

• Know Anyone Who Used Methamphetamine
• Methamphetamine Use (Full Sample)  
• Relationship to Known Methamphetamine User
• Seriousness of Methamphetamine Use as a Health Issue in Your Community (Full Sample)
• Think Methamphetamine is Highly Addictive
• Think Methamphetamine is Easily Made From Household Products

• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime
• Safe Place to be Physically Active (Sub-Sample)

• Awareness of the Dangers of Trans Fats (Sub-Sample)
• Eating Fast Food Increases BMI
• Fast Food Consumption
• Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
• Fruit and Vegetables - Availability & Quality
• Posting Caloric Information on Menus and Menu Boards (Sub-Sample)
• Reasons for Not Eating Healthy Meals (Sub-Sample)
• Restrictions on Advertising to Children (Sub-Sample)
• Restrictions or Limitations on Restaurant Use of Trans Fats (Sub-Sample)
• Soda Consumption (Sub-Sample)
• Self Perceived Healthy Weight (Sub-Sample)
• Self Perceived Health of Diet (Sub-Sample)
• Support of Increased Tax on Sodas (Sub-Sample)

• Obesity/Overweight
• Self Perceived Healthy Weight (Sub-Sample)

• Willingness to Accept Recommendation to Stay at Home 7-10 Days if Infected with Pandemic Flu
• Number of Days Able to Stay at Home without Shopping for Additional Supplies
• Ability to Care for Sick Family at Home for 7-10 Days
• Ability to Care for Sick Person in Separate Room
• Ability to Have All Family Members at Home for 7-10 Days
• Ability to Stay Home from Work
• Serious Financial Problem if Stay at Home from Work
• What would you do if Health Officials says "Stay Home" but Employer says "Go to Work"?
• Ability to Work at Home or Telecommute
• Do you have Paid Sick Leave?
• Do you Work in the Fire, Police, Public Health Department or are a Health Care Provider? 

• Pap Smear  Within Past 3 Years

• Pet Ownership
• Pet Type

• Physical Activity (3 Level)
• Safe Places for Physical Activity (Sub-Sample)
• Opportunity for Physical Activity at Work (Sub-Sample)

• Average Number of Prescribed Medications
• Could Not Afford Prescription Medication
• Extra 3 Week Supply of All Medications
• Take Prescription Medications Daily 

• Ever in Prison or Correctional Facility as an Adult 

• Regular Source of Care - YES
• Regular Source of Care - NO

• Comfort Level Speaking to Doctor About HIV (Sub-Sample)
• Condom Use
• Emergency Contraception
• Ever Had STD (Sub-Sample)
• Ever Tested for STD's (Sub-Sample)
• HIV Test in Past 2 years 
• Location of Last HIV Test
• Medications During Pregnancy/Birth Reduce HIV Transmission (Sub-Sample) 
• Pregnancy Prevention
• Reason for Getting HIV Test
• Sex Without Condom or Birth Control in Past Year
• Sexual Activity 
Should HIV Testing be Part of Routine Blood Work? (Sub-Sample)
• STD Test in Past Year (Sub-Sample)
• Type of STD Diagnosis (Sub-Sample)

• How Many Hours of Sleep in a 24 Hour Period
• Average Hours of Sleep Needed in a 24 Hour Period

• Ever Had STD (Sub-Sample)
• Ever Tested for STD's (Sub-Sample)
• Type of STD Diagnosis (Sub-Sample)

• Alcopops
• Built Environment
• Child Policy
• Health Department
• HIV
• Household Type
• Methamphetamine
• Nutrition
• Pandemic Flu
• Pets
• Prison
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Sleep                                
• Tobacco Policy

• How Harmful is Tobacco Use on One's Health?
• How Harmful is Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke to One's Health?
• Should Store Owners be Licensed to Sell Cigarettes?
• Should Films with Smoking by Rated "R"?
• Insurance Coverage of Services for Smokers Who Want to Quit?
• Think it is Easy for Youth under 18 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes?
• Should Store Owners be Penalized for Selling Cigarettes to Minors?
• Should Cigarettes be Sold in Pharmacies?
• Should the Distribution of Free or Low-Cost Tobacco Products, Coupons, and Rebates be Prohibited?
• Should there be More Programs to Help People Quit Smoking?   
• Support of Law Requiring Separate Smoking and Non-Smoking Units in Multi-Unit Housing

• Cessation Attempts
• Cessation Methods
• Former Smokers
• Second Hand Smoke
• Smoking Status

• At Risk for Asthma (Craig-Jones Scale)
• Current Asthma Prevalence
• Days of School Missed Due to Asthma
• Emergency Room Visits/Hospital Stays Due to Asthma
• Limited Activity Due to Asthma
• Peak Flow Monitored at Home (6-17 year olds)
• Prescription Medicine Use for Asthma

• Currently Receiving Counseling for ADD/ADHD
• Currently Taking Medications for ADD/ADHD
• Diagnosed ADD/ADHD

• Currently Receiving Counseling for Autism
• Diagnosed Autistic

• 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 Obtaining Medical Care for Child 
• Regular Source of Care - Yes
• Regular Source of Care - No
• Language Barrier
• Transportation Barrier

• Breastfeeding Initiation
• Breastfeeding at Least 6 Months
• Breastfeeding at Least 12 Months

• Child Care Center, Preschool or Nursery School
• Cared for in Someone Else's Residence
• Cared for in Own Home
• Difficulty Obtaining Child Care
• Head Start
• Licensed Family or Home Day Care Provider
• State Preschool Program

• Ate Breakfast Daily
• Ate Fast Food
• Ate Fast Food (One or More Times)  
• Computer Usage
• Soda Consumption
• Play Music or Sing Songs with Child 
• Reading to Child
• Tell Stories to Child
• Physical Activity (Meet Guidelines)
• TV Watching (3 or More Hours/Day)
• TV Watching (Age Appropriate) 

• Child: Age, Race/Ethnicity, Place of Birth
• Parent: 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

• Could Not Afford Child Dental Care
• Dental Insurance -Yes
• Dental Insurance - No

• Age Onset of Diabetes
• Diabetes Type
• Diagnosed Diabetes
• Family Members Also Diagnosed
• Taking Diabetes Medication

• Associate First 5 L.A. with Children's Clothing
• Associate First 5 L.A. with Children's Health Insurance
• Associate First 5 L.A. with Eating Fruit & Vegetables
• Associate First 5 L.A. with Preschool
• Associate First 5 L.A. with Sporting Goods
• Associate First 5 L.A. with Telephone Helpline
• Ever Called First 5 L.A.
• Heard of First 5 L.A.
• Heard of First 5 L.A. Connect
• Heard of L.A. Universal Preschool

• Among Insured  - Uninsured in Past Year
• Among Uninsured - Ever Heard of Medi-Cal or Medicaid
• Among Uninsured - Ever Heard of Healthy Families
• Among Uninsured - Ever Heard of Healthy Kids
• Dental Insurance - Yes
• Dental Insurance - No
• Health Insurance Status
• Type of Insurance

• Parent Perceived Child Health Status

• Frequency of Home Visits by Professional
• Home Visit from a Professional During Child's First Year

• Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine
• Where Heard About HPV Vaccination
• Parent Likelihood of Vaccinating Child ( 9+ year old girls)
• HPV Vaccination (9+ year old girls) 
• Reasons for Not Vaccinating Child Against HPV

• Current Asthma Prevalence
• Diagnosed ADD/ADHD
• Diagnosed Autistic
• Diagnosed Diabetes 

• Age of Child When Mother Returned to Work 

• Pleasant Community for Physical Activity
• Safe Park Accessibility

• Ate Breakfast Daily
• Ate Fast Food
• Ate Fast Food (One or More Times)
• Soda Consumption

• Difficulty Arranging Care for Child If School or Daycare Closed for 7-10 Days
• Difficulty Arranging Care for Child If School or Daycare Closed for One Month

• Parental Aggravation
• Parental Depression - Diagnosis
• Parental Depression - Receiving Counseling
• Parental Depression - Risk
• Parental Depression - Taking Medications
• Parental Smoking
• Parental Support

• Ease of Finding Someone For Advice on Raising Child
• Know Where to Go When You Need Assistance in Helping Your Child
• Parental Aggravation 
• Someone to Confide in About Yourself and Your Problems (MOS Social Support Scale)
• Someone to Have a Good Time With (MOS Social Support Scale)
• Someone to Love You and Make You Feel Wanted (MOS Social Support Scale)
• Someone to Take You  to the Doctor If Needed (MOS Social Support Scale)

• Average Days Walk, Bike, or Skateboard to School (per week)
• Average Days Playing or Practicing Team Sports (per week)
• Average Days Gymnastics, Dance, Karate Classes (per week)
• Average Days Physically Interactive Games eg. Dance Dance Revolution  (per week) 
• Time Spent  Walking, Biking, or Skateboarding to School (per week)
• Time  Spent Playing or Practicing Team Sports (per week)
• Time  Spent in Gymnastics, Dance, Karate Classes (per week)
• Time Spent Playing Physically Interactive Games eg. Dance Dance Revolution  (per week)
• Total Amount of Physical Activity

• Knowledge of the Dangers of Tobacco Smoke Exposure
• Knowledge About Genetic Screening
• Knowledge About Healthy Weight for Pregnancy
• Knowledge About Multi-Vitamin/Folic Acid Supplements
• Knowledge About Nutrition
• Knowledge About Taking Care of Gums/Teeth

• Parental Smoking

• TV Watching (3+ hrs)
• TV Watching (Age Appropriate)