2011 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 2011 Adult Survey | To 2011 Child Survey

2011 Adult Survey:

• Alcohol Consumption
• Alcohol Policy Opinions
• Binge Drinking 
• Heavy Drinking
• Need or Wanted Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Problem

• Alcohol Tax to Prevent Underage Drinking & Increase Treatment Programs
• Law to Ban Home Keg Use
• Law to Penalize Adult Who Provide Alcohol to Teens
• Law Banning Alcohol Billboard Ads

• Current Anxiety
• Currently  Receiving Counseling for Anxiety 
• Currently Taking Medications for Anxiety
• Ever Diagnosed Anxiety

• Participated in Art, Cultural Music, Theater Group, Book Club, Crafts, etc.
• Participated or Attended Cultural Events Related to Your Heritage

• 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
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care
• Regular Source of Care - NO
• Regular Source of Care - YES
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care

• Fruits and Vegetables - Access
• Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks,  Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood
• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Use
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Do Not Have

• Caregiver in the Past Month

• Ever Called 2-1-1 Information Line
• Ever Heard of Los Angeles Universal Pre-School or LA-UP
• Ever Heard of 2-1-1 Information Line
• Ever Heard of First 5 LA
• From What Source Did You Hear of First 5 LA
• Is it Important For Children to Attend Pre-School
• Should it Be the Government's Responsibility to Fund Pre-School
• Source of Drinking Water
• Think Pre-School Helps Children in Later Grades
• What  Do You Associate with First 5 LA

• Diagnosed High Cholesterol

• Current Anxiety
• Current Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Anxiety
• Ever Diagnosed Arthritis
• Ever Diagnosed Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes
• Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure
• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Osteopenia
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Osteopenia - Among Women
• Obesity/Overweight

• Condom Use
• Condom Use: Sex Without Condom or Birth Control in Past Year
• Heard of Emergency Contraception
• Ever Used 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
• Public Assistance/Welfare
• Race/Ethnicity
• Service Planning Areas
• Sexual Orientation
• Veterans

• Could Not Afford to See Dentist
• Dental Insurance - YES
• Dental Insurance - NO
• Last Dental Visit  < 1 Year Ago

• Current Depression
• Currently Receiving Counseling for Depression
• Currently Taking Medication for Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Depression
• Risk of Major Depression

• Diagnosed Diabetes

• Has Marijuana ID Card
• Marijuana Use
• Methamphetamine, Cocaine, or Ecstasy Use
• Misuse of Prescription Drugs
• Need or Wanted Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Problem
• Treated for Alcohol or Drug Problem

• Ever Used Emergency Contraception
• Used Emergency Contraception in Past Year

• Households Have a Disaster Supply Kit
• Households Have a Family Emergency Plan

• Receive Social and  Emotional Support Needed

• Knowledge on How to Report Food Poisoning
• Knowledge on Who to Report Food Poisoning
• Likeliness of Reporting Food Poisoning

• Food Insecurity (<300% FPL)
• Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security (<300% FPL)

• Frequency of Seeing or Hearing Public Health Ads about H1N1
• Saw or Heard Public Health Ads on Importance of Having H1N1 Vaccination
• Sick with Flu in the Past Year
• Used Precautions because H1N1 Flu

• Current Anxiety
• Current Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Anxiety
• Ever Diagnosed Arthritis
• Ever Diagnosed Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes
• Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure
• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women
• Obesity/Overweight

• 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)

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

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

• Home or Apartment has Heat or Hot Water When You Need It
• Home or Apartment has Mold
• Home or Apartment has Pests
• Home or Apartment Built Before 1978 & Peeling Paint

• Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Diagnosed Hypertension

• Took Herbal Supplements in the Past Year

• Ever Tested for STD's
• Tested for Chlamydia in the Past Year
• Tested for HIV in Past Year
• Tested for STD in the Past Year

• Housing Affordability - Unable to Pay Rent/Mortgage (in the past 2 years)
• Housing Instability - Homelessness (in the past 5 years)
• Housing Instability - Homelessness (in the past 2 years)
• Housing Quality - Household Built Before 1978 and has Peeling or Chipping Paint (Subsample)
• Housing Quality - Household has Heat or Hot Water When Needed (Subsample)
• Housing Quality - Household has Mold Growth (Subsample)
• Housing Quality - Household has Pests (Subsample)
• Housing Type (Subsample)
• Rent or Own House

• Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine
• Received HPV Vaccine Shots (Male 18-26 year olds, Female 18-30 year olds)

• Influenza Shot in Past Year (18+ year olds)
• Influenza Shot in Past Year (65+ 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)

• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds)

• H1N1 Vaccination Since October,2009
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) - Ever Heard of Vaccine
• HPV Shots - Received (Male 18-26 year olds, Female 18-30 year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds)
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds)
• Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds)
• Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (21-65 year olds)
• Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (65+ year olds)
• Tested for Osteoporosis
• Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women

• Anxiety - Current
• Anxiety - Ever Diagnosed
• Anxiety - Receiving Counseling
• Anxiety - Taking Medication
• Average Days of Poor Mental Health in Past Month
• Could Not Afford Mental Health Care
• Depression - Current 
• Depression - Ever Diagnosed
• Depression - Receiving Counseling
• Depression - Taking Medication
• Frequent Mental Distress
• Receive Social and Emotional Support Needed
• Risk of Major Depression
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care

• Adequate Street and Building Lighting in Neighborhood (subsample)
• Graffiti or Vandalism in Neighborhood (subsample)
• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (subsample)
• Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood
• Street and Sidewalks Well Maintained (subsample)
• Trash and Litter in Neighborhood (subsample)
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood

• Caloric Information on Menus and Menu Boards - see or read (subsample)
• Posted Caloric Information on Menus and Menu Boards - used (subsample)
• Fast Food Consumption
• Food Insecurity (<300% FPL)
• Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security (<300% FPL)
• Fruits and Vegetables Consumption
• Fruits and Vegetables - accessibility (subsample)
• Law Prohibiting Convenience Stores Within a Quarter Mile of Schools (subsample)
• Restrictions on Advertising to Children (subsample)
• Restrictions on How Much Sodium in Packaged Foods and at Restaurants (subsample)
• Soda Consumption (subsample)
• Tax Increase on Sodas to Discourage Kids from Drinking (subsample)

• Obesity/Overweight

• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis
• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women
• Tested for Osteoporosis
• Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women

• Pap Smear  Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds)

• Consumption of Cheese or Dairy Products Made with Unpasteurized Milk
• Reasons for Consuming Cheese or Dairy Products Made with Unpasteurized Milk

• Physical Activity - Aerobic
• Physical Activity - Aerobic & Strengthening
• Physical Activity - Strengthening
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Use 
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Fields in Neighborhood - Do Not Have

• Could Not Afford Prescription Medication
• Misuse of Prescription Drugs

• Aspirin Therapy on a Daily Basis (Males 45+ years old, Females 55+ years old)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds)
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds)
• Pap Smear  Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds)
• Pneumonia Vaccination (65+ year olds)
• Tested for Osteoporosis
• Tested for Osteoporosis - Among Women

• Prison, Jail, or Detention Center as Adult
• Time Spent in Prison, Jail, or Detention Center
• Time Since in Prison, Jail or Detention Center

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

• Consumed Raw Shell fish in the Past 3 Months
• Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Chicken
• Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Eggs
• Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Raw Oysters
• Knowledge on Causes of Diarrheal Illness Such As Salmonella -Turtles

• Condom Use
• Emergency Contraception
• Ever Tested for STD's (subsample)
• Pregnancy Prevention
• Sexual Activity 
• STD Test in Past Year (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

• Alcohol Policy
• Arts
• Caregiving
• Child Policy
• Emergency Preparation
• Emotional Support
• Food Poisoning
• Healthy Homes
• Herbals
• Household Type
• Neighborhoods
• Nutrition
• Pasteurization
• Salmonella
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Street Vendors
• Tobacco Policy

• Ban Smoking in Outdoor Public Areas
• Distribution of Free or Low-Cost Tobacco Products, Coupons, and Rebates Should be Prohibited
• Employee Health Insurance Plans Should Covers Costs for Smokers Who Want to Quit
• Fee should be Added to Each Pack of Cigarettes to Clean up Cigarette Butt Litter
• Films with Smoking Should be Rated "R"
• Health Care Facilities Should Ban Smoking in Outdoor Areas
• How Harmful is Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke to One's Health?
• How Serious of a Health Issue is Cigarette Use by Minors?
• Law Prohibiting Store Owners from Selling Tobacco within 1,000 feet if Schools
• Law Requiring Separate Smoking and Non-Smoking Units in Multi-Unit Housing
• Should there be More Programs to Help People Quit Smoking?  
• Store Owners to be Licensed to Sell Cigarettes 
• Store Owners be Penalized for Selling Cigarettes to Minors
• Store Owners Should be Required to Display Warning signs About Health Risks of Tobacco Use
• Think it is Easy for Youth under 18 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes

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

• H1N1 Vaccination Since October, 2009
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) - Ever Heard of Vaccine
• HPV - Received Vaccinations (Male 18-26 years old, Females 18-30 years old)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (18+ year olds)
• Influenza Vaccination in Past Year (65+ year olds)
• Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (65+ year olds)

• Ever Diagnosed Osteoporosis - Among Women
• Mammogram in Past 2 Years (50-74 year olds)
• Pap Smear Within Past 3 Years (18-65 year olds)
• Received HPV Vaccine Shots (Female 18-30 year olds)
• Tested for Osteoporosis ( Women 65+ year olds)

• For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Arts Classes
• For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Arts Field Trips 
• For Full, Well-Rounded Education for Child - Need Professional Arts Teachers

• Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attach in the Past Year
• Days of School Missed Due to Asthma in the Past Year (1+ Days)
• Limited Activity Due to Asthma
• Emergency Room or Urgent Care Visit Due to Asthma in the Past Year
• Use Prescription Medicine to Control Asthma

• 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 Accessing Medical Care for Child
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Regular Source of Care - YES
• Regular Source of Care - NO
• Last Dental Visit

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

• Currently Receiving Counseling for Autism
• Ever 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 Accessing Medical Care for Child 
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child 
• Language Barrier to Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Regular Source of Care -Yes
• Regular Source of Care - No

• At Hospital - Breastfed in the 1st Hour
• At Hospital - Given Phone Number for Breastfeeding Help
• After Returning to Work - Breastfeeding Accommodations Available
• Breastfeeding Initiation
• Breastfeeding at Least 6 Months
• Breastfeeding at Least 12 Months

• Child Care Type - Cared for in Own Home
• Child Care Type - Cared for in Someone Else's Residence
• Child Care Type - Child Care Center, Preschool or Nursery
• Child Care Type - Head Start or State Preschool Program
• Child in Kindergarten
• Difficulty Obtaining Child Care
• Licensed Family or Home Day Care Provider
• Reasons for Difficulty Obtaining Child Care
• Reasons for No Child Care

• Meets Criteria for Having Special Health Care Needs

• Child Health Status - Fair/Poor

• Ate Breakfast Daily  
• Computer Usage
• Fast Food Consumption
• Play Music or Sing Songs with Child (0-5 years)
• Physical Activity
• Reading to Child (0-5 years)
• Soda Consumption
• Teach Letters, Words or Numbers (0-5 years)
• Tell Stories to Child (0-5 years)
• TV Watching 0-23 Months Olds (0 Hours/Day)
• TV Watching 2 -17 Year Olds (3 + Hours/Day)
• TV Watching Age Appropriate (6m-17years old)

• Community Rating - Public Safety
• Community Rating - Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

• 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

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

• Ever Diagnosed with Diabetes

• Ever Called First 5 L.A.
• Ever Heard of First 5 L.A.
• From What Source Did You Hear of First 5 L.A.

• Child Had H1N1
• Child Had H1N1 - Asked to Cough in Elbow
• Child Had H1N1 - Kept Away From Siblings and Friends
• Child Had H1N1 - Kept Home From School
• Child Had H1N1 - Kept in Separate Bedroom
• Child Had H1N1 - Taken to See Doctor
• Child Had H1N1 Vaccine
• Child Had H1N1 Vaccine - Number of Doses (0-9 year olds)
• Child Had H1N1 Vaccine - Where They Received Vaccine
• Parent Prefer to Have Child Vaccinated at School

• Among Insured  - Uninsured in Past Year
• Dental Insurance - No
• Dental Insurance - Yes
• Type of Health Insurance

• Frequency of Home Visits From Professional (e.g. Social Worker)
• Home Visit From Professional (e.g. Social Worker)

• Ever Heard of HPV Vaccine
• Had Any HPV Shots (9+ year olds)
• Had Any HPV Shots (Girls 13-17 year olds)  
• How Many HPV Shots Did Child Receive (9+ year olds)
• Parent Planning on Having Child (9+ year old girls) Receive All 3 Shots

• Among Insured  - Uninsured in Past Year
• Dental Insurance - No
• Dental Insurance - Yes
• Type of Health Insurance

• Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attach in the Past Year
• Ever Diagnosed ADD/ADHD
• Ever Diagnosed Asthma
• Ever Diagnosed Autistic
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes 

• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Tried to Get Mental Health Care For Child 

• Ate Breakfast Daily
• Fast Food Consumption
• Soda Consumption

• Mother Smoked While Pregnant
• Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant
• Parental Support
• Risk of Major Depression

• Attend School Events
• Volunteer in PTA, or Fundraisers for School
• School has Arts Education

• Ease of Finding Someone For Advice on Raising Child
• Know Where to Go When You Need Assistance in Helping Your Child Learn

• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Caring for Gums and Teeth
• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Dangers of Tobacco Smoke Exposure
• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Genetic Screening
• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Healthy Weight for Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Multi-Vitamin or Folic Acid Supplements
• Pregnancy Preparation - Information on Nutrition

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

• Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible
• Used Park, Playground, or Other Safe Place to Play in Past 2 Weeks

• Mother Smoked While Pregnant
• Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant

• TV Watching 0-23 Month Olds (0 Hours/Day)
• TV Watching 2-17 Year Olds (3+ Hours/Day)
• TV Watching Age Appropriate (6m-17years old)

• Normal or Acceptable for Child to Have Fever or Mild Rash After Vaccination
• Safe for Child <1 Year Old to be Immunized
• Unvaccinated Children Should be Allowed to Go to School

• While Pregnant Participated in WIC
• Child Participated in WIC