2015 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 2015 Adult Survey | To 2015 Child Survey

2015 Adult Survey:

• Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider
• Difficulty Accessing Medical Care
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care
• Insured (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Regular Source of Care - NO
• Regular Source of Care - YES
• Saw Acupuncturist in the past Year
• Saw Chiropractor in the past Year
• Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the past Year
• Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the past Year
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care
• Type of Insurance (Ages 18 to 64 Years) - Public, Private, Uninsured
• Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)

• Alcohol Consumption
• Alcohol Policy Opinions (Subsample)
• Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider
• Binge Drinking 

• Alcohol Tax to Prevent Underage Drinking & Increase Treatment Programs
• Law to Hold Bar & Restaurants Liable for Consequential Harms from Drinking There
• Law to Limit Number of Alcohol Outlets

• Participated in Making Art and Sharing with Others

• 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

• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (Subsample)
• Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood
• Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Do Not Want To
• Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - No Sidewalks
• Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Not Safe from Crime
• Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Poor Lighting
• Reasons for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Too Much Traffic
• Walk in Neighborhood - Able and Want to Walk
• Walk in Neighborhood - Able to Walk 
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood

• Caregiver in the past Month
• Caring for Person with Memory Loss or Alzheimer's Disease

• Ever Heard of First 5 LA
• Is it Important For Children to Attend Pre-School
• Should it Be the Government's Responsibility to Fund Pre-School
• Think Pre-School Helps Children in Later Grades
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Children's Clothing
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Children's Health Insurance
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Eating Fruits and Vegetables
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Preschool
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Sporting Goods
• What Do You Associate with First 5 LA - Telephone Help Line

• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol

• Current Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes
• Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Obesity/Overweight

• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Contamination of Drinking Water
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Droughts & Water Shortages
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Flooding Along the Coast
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Heat Waves
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - More Health Problems (e.g. Asthma, Allergies)
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Worse Air Pollution
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Worse Wildfires

• Condom Use
• Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Pill, Patch or Ring
• Pregnancy Prevention - Condom
• Pregnancy Prevention - Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Sponge
• Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy Prevention - Infertile, Menopausal
• Pregnancy Prevention - Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Pregnancy Prevention - Shot or Implant
• Pregnancy Prevention - Tubes Tied, Vasectomy
• Pregnancy Prevention - Withdrawal

• Age
• Birth Place (Foreign-Born/U.S. Born)
• Citizenship Status
• Disability
• Education
• Employment
• Gender
• Health Districts
• Household Income (Federal Poverty Level )
• Household Size
• Housing Type
• Internet Access
• Language Used Most at Home
• Marital Status
• Public Assistance/Welfare
• Race/Ethnicity
• Service Planning Areas
• Sexual Orientation

• Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the past Year

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

• Diabetes Type
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes

• Asked About Alcohol or Drug Use by Doctor, Nurse or Health Care Provider
• Has Marijuana ID Card
• Marijuana Use in the past Year
• Prescription Drug Abuse/Misuse

• E-Cigarette Use Should be Banned Where Smoking is Banned (Subsample)
• Electronic Cigarette Use in the past Month
• Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell E-Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets (Subsample)

• Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception

• Confidence in Department of Public Health Ability to Respond Effectively to Protect the Health of the Public
• How Prepared is Community for Emergencies (e.g. Natural Disasters, Terrorism)?
• How Prepared is Household for Large-Scale Disaster or Emergency?

• Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)

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

• Currently Receiving Food Stamps, CALFRESH or SNAP
• Heard of Champions for Change?
• Heard of Champions for Change - Billboards/TV/Bus
• Heard of Champions for Change - Department of Human Services
• Heard of Champions for Change - Employer or Job
• Heard of Champions for Change - Friends, Word of Mouth
• Heard of Champions for Change - Grocery Store, Health Fair, Church, Farmers Market
• Heard of Champions for Change - Hospital
• Heard of Champions for Change - Internet/Social Media
• Heard of Champions for Change - Mail
• Heard of Champions for Change - Newspaper or Magazine
• Heard of Champions for Change - School
• Heard of Champions for Change - Senior Center or Independent Living Facility
• Heard of Champions for Change - WIC Office or Social Service Office
• Heard of Champions for Change and Took Class About Healthy Eating and Exercising
• Received Nutrition Information - Harvest of the Month
• Received Nutrition Information - MyPLATE
• Received Nutrition Information - Reading Food Labels
• Received Nutrition Information - Rethink Your Drink
• Received Nutrition Information - Shopping on a Budget
• Received Nutrition Information - Shopping with a List

• 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

• Current Depression
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes
• Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Obesity/Overweight

• Insured (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Type of Insurance (Ages 18 to 64 Years) - Public, Private, Uninsured
• Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)

• Average Number of Unhealthy Days in the past Month
• Average Number of Days Activity is Limited Due to Poor Mental or Physical Health in the past Month 
• Average Number of Days with Poor Mental Health in the past Month
• Average Number of Days with Poor Physical Health in the past Month
• Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed
• Self-Perceived Health Status - Fair/Poor

• Ever Gone to Designated Cooling Center?
• Have Functioning Air Conditioning in Home
• Reason for Staying at Home When Very Hot
• See or Hear Heat Alert in Los Angeles in the past Year
• Where Go When Very Hot?

• Ever Diagnosed High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
• Ever Diagnosed High Cholesterol
• Obesity/Overweight
• Physical Activity - Aerobic
• Physical Activity - Aerobic and Strengthening
• Physical Activity - Strengthening
• Smoking Status

• Housing Instability - Homeless or Not Having Own Place to Live or Sleep in the past 5 Years
• Housing Type
• Length of Time Lived at Residence
• Rent or Own Home
• Rent Controlled Building
• Rental Is Subsidized Public Housing

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)

• Web Access

• Insured (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Type of Insurance (Ages 18 to 64 Years) - Public, Private, Uninsured
• Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)

• Intimate Partner Violence - Physical Violence
• Intimate Partner Violence - Sexual Violence  

• Mammogram in the past 2 Years (Ages 50 to 74 Years)

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Mammogram in the past 2 Years (Ages 50 to 74 Years)
• Pap Smear Within the past 3 Years (Ages 21 to 65 Years)
• Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Saw Acupuncturist in the past Year
• Saw Chiropractor in the past Year
• Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the past Year
• Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the past Year

• Average Number of Days Activity is Limited Due to Poor Mental or Physical Health in the past Month 
• Average Number of Days with Poor Mental Health in the past Month
• Depression - Current 
• Depression - Receiving Counseling
• Depression - Taking Medication
• Depression Type
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care in the past Year
• Frequent Mental Distress
• Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed
• Risk of Major Depression
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care

• Perceived Safety of Neighborhood from Crime (Subsample)
• Perceived Safety of Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds, and Sports Fields in Neighborhood
• Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Do Not Want To
• Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - No Sidewalks
• Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Not Safe from Crime
• Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Poor Lighting
• Reason for Not Walking in Neighborhood - Too Much Traffic
• Walk in Neighborhood - Able and Want to Walk
• Walk in Neighborhood - Able to Walk 
• Walking Paths, Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields in Neighborhood

• Bought Food From Street Vendor in the past Year
• Currently Receiving Food Stamps, CALFRESH or SNAP
• Ever Sick from Eating Food From Street Vendor
• Food Insecurity - Overall < 300% FPL
• Food Insecurity - Low or Very Low Food Security < 300% FPL
• Frequency of Buying from Street Vendor in the past Year
• Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
• Increase Tax on Sodas to Discourage Child Consumption (Subsample)
• Portion of Plate Fruits and Vegetables
• Prohibit Markets from Selling Unhealthy Food (e.g. Candy, Soda) in Checkout Aisles (Subsample)
• Require Kid's Meals with Toys to Meet Health Nutrition Standards (Subsample)
• Restrictions on Advertising Sugared Cereals, Candy, Sodas and Fast Food to Children (Subsample)
• Soda Consumption
• Water - Fluoride in Drinking Water Beneficial for Adult and Children's Teeth (Subsample) ?
• Water - How Safe is Tap Water for Drinking in Your Community (Subsample) ?
• Water - Source of Drinking Water (Subsample)

• Obesity/Overweight

• Pap Smear Within the past 3 Years (Ages 21 to 65 Years)

• Physical Activity - Aerobic
• Physical Activity - Aerobic & Strengthening
• Physical Activity - Strengthening
• Senior Falls
• Senior Falls - Injury

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Mammogram in the past 2 Years (Ages 50 to 74 Years)
• Pap Smear Within the past 3 Years (Ages 21 to 65 Years)
• Pneumonia Vaccination (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Saw Acupuncturist in the past Year
• Saw Chiropractor in the past Year
• Saw Dentist or Visited Dental Clinic in the past Year
• Saw Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Care Professional in the past Year

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

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Pneumonia Vaccination (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Senior Falls
• Senior Falls - Injury

• Condom Use
• Number of Sex Partners
• Pregnancy Prevention - Birth Control Pill, Patch or Ring
• Pregnancy Prevention - Condom
• Pregnancy Prevention - Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Sponge
• Pregnancy Prevention - Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy Prevention - Infertile, Menopausal
• Pregnancy Prevention - Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Pregnancy Prevention - Shot or Implant
• Pregnancy Prevention - Tubes Tied, Vasectomy
• Pregnancy Prevention - Withdrawal
• Sexual Activity 
• Tried to Get Pregnant During Last Sexual Intercourse

• Receive Social & Emotional Support When Needed

• 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
• Climate Change
• Emergency Preparation
• Heat
• Housing
• Neighborhood Safety
• Nutrition Policy
• Street Vendors
• Tobacco Policy
• Water

• Ban Smoking Around All Building Entrances
• Ban Smoking at Outdoor Public Events (e.g. Farmers Markets, Fairs, Concerts)
• Ban Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas
• Ban Smoking in Recreational Areas (e.g. Parks, Sports Fields, Golf Courses) 
• E-Cigarette Use Should be Banned Where Smoking is Banned
• Easy for Children <18 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes in Los Angeles County
• Frequency of Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in Outdoor Areas
• Second-Hand Smoke Harmful 
• Should be More Smoking Cessation Programs in Los Angeles County
• Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets
• Store Owners Should be Licensed to Sell E-Cigarettes Similar to Alcohol Outlets
• Store Owners Should be Penalized for Selling Tobacco to Minors
• Type of Smoke-Free Policy in Multi-Unit Housing

• Cessation Attempts
• Cessation Methods
• Cigars Smoked (Ever)
• Cigars Smoked in the past Month
• Dissolvable Tobacco Use (Ever)
• Dissolvable Tobacco Use in the past Month > Electronic Cigarette Use (Ever)
• Electronic Cigarette Use in the past Month
• Hookah or Water Pipe Smoked (Ever)
• Hookah or Water Pipe Smoked in the past Month
• Little Cigars or Cigarillos Smoked (Ever) 
• Little Cigars or Cigarillos Smoked in the past Month 
• Pipe Smoked (Ever)
• Smokeless Tobacco Use (Ever)
• Smokeless Tobacco Use in the past Month
• Smoking Rules in the House
• Smoking Status

• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
• Influenza Vaccination in the past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
• Pneumonia Vaccination - Ever (Ages 65 Years and Older)

• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Contamination of Drinking Water (Subsample)
• Concern About Climate Change Impact on - Droughts and Water Shortages (Subsample)
• Water - Fluoride in Drinking Water Beneficial for Adult and Children's Teeth (Subsample) ?
• Water - How Safe is The Tap Water for Drinking in Your Community (Subsample) ?
• Water - Source of Drinking Water (Subsample)

• Web Access

• Ever Had a Hysterectomy
• Intimate Partner Violence - Physical Violence
• Intimate Partner Violence - Sexual Violence
• Mammogram in the past 2 Years (Ages 50 to 74 Years)
• Pap Smear Within the past 3 Years (Ages 21 to 65 Years)
• Tried to Get Pregnant During Last Sexual Intercourse

• Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attack in the past Year
• Days of School Missed Due to Asthma in the past Year
• Ever Diagnosed with Asthma
• Limited Activity Due to Asthma
• Visit Emergency Room/Urgent Care Due to Asthma in the past Year

• Could Not Afford Child Dental Care (Ages 3 to 17 Years)
• Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam
• Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications
• Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness
• Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Regular Source of Care - Yes / No
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care for Child (Ages 3 to 17 Years)

• Currently Receiving Counseling for Autism
• Ever Diagnosed Autistic

• Could Not Afford Child Dental Care (Ages 3 to 17 Years)
• Could Not Afford Child Medical Check-Up or Physical Exam
• Could Not Afford Child Prescription Medications
• Could Not Afford to Have Child See Doctor for Illness
• Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child
• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Regular Source of Care - Yes
• Regular Source of Care - No

• Hospital Practices - Breastfed in the 1st Hour (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Hospital Practices - Given Phone Number for Breastfeeding Help (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Hospital Practices - Stayed in the Same Room (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Hospital Practices - Used a Pacifier (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• After Returning to Work - Breastfeeding Accommodations Available at Work (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Breastfeeding - Initiation (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Breastfeeding at Least 6 Months (Ages 6 Months to 5 Years) 
• Breastfeeding at Least 12 Months (Ages 1 to 5 Years)
• Exclusive Breastfeeding (Ages 0 to 2 Months)

• Child Care Type - Cared for in Own Home
• Child Care Type - Cared for by Relative or Non-Relative (in Someone Else's Home)
• Child Care Type - Cared for by Relative or Non-Relative (in Child's Home)
• Child Care Type - Child Care Center, Preschool or Nursery
• Child Care Type - Licensed Provider
• Child Care Type - Used Most
• Child in Kindergarten
• Difficulty Obtaining Child Care

• Meets Criteria for Having Special Health Care Need (s)

• Child Health Status - Fair/Poor

• Appropriate TV Watching (Ages 0 to 23 Months)/(Ages 2 to 17 Years) 
• Computer Usage
• Family Eat Meals Together 
• Physical Activity - Aerobic (Ages 6 to 17 Years)
• Physical Activity - Aerobic/Strengthening (Ages 6 to 17 Years)
• Physical Activity - Strengthening (Ages 6 to 17 Years)
• Reading to Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Soda Consumption
• Tell Stories to Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)

• Community Rating - Public Safety
• Community Rating - Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
• Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible (Ages 1 to 17 Years)

• 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 (Ages 3 to 17 Years)

• Ever Diagnosed with Diabetes
• Diabetes Type

• Child Insurance - Type
• Child Insurance - No Insurance

• Home Visit From Professional (e.g. Social Worker) (Ages 0 to 5 Years)

• Child Insurance - Type
• Child Insurance - No Insurance

• Current Asthma - Diagnosed and Still Has and/or Had Attack in the past Year
• Ever Diagnosed Asthma
• Ever Diagnosed Autistic (Ages 2 to 17 Years)
• Ever Diagnosed Diabetes 

• Difficulty Accessing Mental Health Care for Child
• Tried to Access Mental Health Care For Child (Ages 3 to 17 Years)

• Soda Consumption

• Mother Smoked While Pregnant
• Mother Tried to Quit Smoking When Pregnant
• Parental Risk for Major Depression
• Parental Support - Ease in Finding Someone to Talk to When Need Advice on How to Raise Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Parental Support - Know Where to Go When Need Assistance To Help Child Learn (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Parental Support - Where Get Answers to Questions Related to Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)

• Parental Support - Ease in Finding Someone to Talk to When Need Advice on How to Raise Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Parental Support - Know Where to Go When Need Assistance To Help Child Learn (Ages 0 to 5 Years)
• Parental Support - Where Get Answers to Questions Related to Child (Ages 0 to 5 Years)

• Average Days Walk, Bike, or Skateboard To School (per week)
• Physical Activity - Aerobic
• Physical Activity - Aerobic/Strengthening
• Physical Activity - Strengthening

• Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible (Ages 1 to 17 Years)
• Used Park, Playground, or Other Safe Place to Play in the past 2 Weeks (Ages 1 to 17 Years)

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

• Appropriate TV Watching (Ages 0 to 23 Months)/(Ages 2 to 17 Years) 

• Influenza Vaccination (Ages 6 Months to 17 Years)

• Mother Participated in WIC While Pregnant
• Child Participated in WIC (Ages 0 to 5 Years)