2023 LA County Health Survey - Topics & Data
Note, tables were updated 6/17/24. Adult tables now include data by sexual orientation, and additional data tables were added.
Trend Data:Trend
(Adult 1997-2023 and Child 1999-2023)
Individual Year Data:
2018,
2015,
2011,
2007,
2005,
2002,
1999
To 2023 Adult Survey | To 2023 Child Survey
2023 Adult Survey:
Access to Health Care- Difficulty Accessing Medical Care
- Visited a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year
- Insurance Type (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insurance Type (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Regular Source of Care - YES
- Regular Source of Care - NO
- Consumed Alcohol within the Past Month
- Binge Drinking
- Heavy Drinking
- Ever Used Alcohol Home Delivery Service
- Difficulty Accessing Medical Care
- Visited a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year
- Regular Source of Care - YES
- Regular Source of Care - NO
- Had Mammogram within the Past 2 Years (Women Ages 50 to 74 Years)
- Met Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline (Women Ages 21 to 65 Years)
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cholesterol
Chronic Conditions
- Obesity/Overweight (BMI Status)
- Ever Diagnosed with Heart Disease
- Ever Diagnosed with Diabetes
- Ever Diagnosed with Hypertension
- Ever Diagnosed with High Cholesterol
- Ever Diagnosed with Asthma
- Current Asthma
- Cigarette Smoking Status
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke at Home within the Past Week
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke in an Outdoor Area
- Household Experienced Hazardous Weather-Related Events (household level)
- Household Experienced Hazardous Weather-Related Events (individual level)
- Household Member(s) Physical Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events (household level)
- Household Member(s) Physical Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events (individual level)
- Household Member(s) Mental Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events (household level)
- Household Member(s) Mental Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events (individual level)
- Climate Change Make You Feel Nervous, Depressed, or Emotionally Stressed
- Willing to Have a Free Tree Planted in front of Residence
- Women Ever Been Pregnant (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
- Women Used a Condom Last Time Having Sex (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
- Women Used Effective Birth Control Last Time Having Sex (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
- Reported Ever Having a COVID-19 Infection
- Reported Having 2+ Separate COVID-19 Infections
- COVID-19 Infection Confirmed by a Test (among Those with a Self-reported Infection)
- Had Symptoms during (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection (among Those with a Self-reported Infection)
- Self-Isolated during (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection (among Those with a Self-reported Infection)
- Reasons for Not Self-Isolating during (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection
- Duration of COVID-19 Symptoms (among Those with a Self-reported Infection)
- COVID-19 Symptoms for >3 Months (among Those with a Self-reported Infection)
- COVID-19 Symptoms Impacted Daily Activities (among Those with Symptoms for >4 Weeks)
- Visited a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year
- Have Had Any Permanent Teeth Extracted (18+ Years Old)
- Have Had All of the Permanent Teeth Extracted (65+ Years Old)
- Think Fluoridation of Drinking Water is Beneficial to Teeth
- Ever Diagnosed with Depression
- Current Depression
- Taking Medication for Depression
- Receiving Counseling for Depression
- Currently Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling for Depression - Overall
- Currently Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling for Depression
- At Risk for Major Depression
- Overall Disability Status (ACS Definition)
- Overall Disability Status (ACS Definition + Self-Identified)
Discrimination
- Average Score of Discrimination Experience
- Experiencing Discrimination at Least Once a Year
- Experiencing Discrimination at Least Once a Month
- Experiencing Discrimination at Least Once a Week
Drug Use
- Ever Misused Prescription Pain Relievers
- Misused Prescription Pain Relievers in the Past Month
- Ever Used Methamphetamine
- Used Methamphetamine in the Past Month
- Ever Used Heroin
- Used Heroin in the Past Month
- Ever Used Cocaine, Ecstasy/MDMA or Other Stimulants
- Ever Used an E-Cigarette
- Used an E-Cigarette within the Past Month
- Exposed to Secondhand E-Cigarette Smoke/Vapor in Home within the Past Week
- Households with Children in Which Family Members Used E-Cigarettes at Home (household level)
- Households with Children in Which Family Members Used E-Cigarettes at Home (individual level)
- Exposed to Secondhand E-Cigarette Vapor in an Outdoor Area
- How Well Household Is Prepared for a Large-Scale Disaster or Emergency (household level)
- How Well Household Is Prepared for a Large-Scale Disaster or Emergency (individual level)
- How Prepared Is Community to Deal with Emergencies
- How Confident DPH Can Respond Effectively to Protect Health
- Firearms Kept in/around Home (household level)
- Firearms Kept in/around Home (individual level)
- Firearms Stored Safely (household level)
- Firearms Stored Safely (individual level)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Food Insecurity (household level) - Overall
- Food Insecurity (household level) - Very Low or Low Food Security
- Food Insecurity (individual level) - Overall
- Food Insecurity (individual level) - Very Low or Low Food Security
Gun
- Firearms Kept in/around Home (household level)
- Firearms Kept in/around Home (individual level)
- Firearms Stored Safely (household level)
- Firearms Stored Safely (individual level)
- Ever Diagnosed with Hypertension
- Ever Diagnosed with High Cholesterol
- Ever Diagnosed with Asthma
- Current Asthma
- Insurance Type (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insurance type (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Self-Perceived Health Status - Fair or Poor
- Average Number of Poor Physical Health Days within the Past Month
- Average Number of Poor Mental Health Days within the Past Month
- Average Number of Poor Physical and/or Mental Health Days within the Past Month
- Average Number of Days That Daily Activity Is Limited Due to Poor Physical and/or Mental Health
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Housing
- Unable to Afford Rent or Mortgage in Past 2 Years (household level)
- Unable to Afford Rent or Mortgage in Past 2 Years (individual level)
- Spend More Than 30% of Household Income on Rent/Mortgage (household level)
- Spend More Than 30% of Household Income on Rent/Mortgage (individual level)
- Spend More Than 50% of Household Income on Rent/Mortgage (household level)
- Spend More Than 50% of Household Income on Rent/Mortgage (individual level)
- Housing Instability - Homeless or Not Having Own Place to Live or Sleep (within the Past 5 Years)
- Housing Financial Situation (household level)
- Housing Financial Situation (individual level)
Influenza Vaccination
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Insurance Type (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Uninsured (Ages 18 to 64 Years)
- Insurance Type (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Physical Violence
- Physical Violence (Gender Specific)
- Sexual Violence
- Sexual Violence (Gender Specific)
- Physical/Sexual Violence
- Physical/Sexual Violence (Gender Specific)
- Ever Being Stalked by Intimate Partner
- Ever Being Stalked by Intimate Partner (Gender Specific)
- Ever Being Insulted, Humiliated, or Intimidated by Intimate Partner
- Ever Being Insulted, Humiliated, or Intimidated by Intimate Partner (Gender Specific)
- Intimate Partner Attempted to Control You
- Intimate Partner Attempted to Control You (Gender Specific)
Mammogram
Marijuana Use
- Used Marijuana within the Past Year
- Used Marijuana within the Past Month
- Medical Marijuana Use within the Past 30 Days
- Drove within 3 Hours after Using Marijuana
- Exposed to Secondhand Marijuana Smoke at Home
- Households with Children in Which Family Members Used Marijuana at Home (household level)
- Households with Children in Which Family Members Used Marijuana at Home (individual level)
- Exposed to Secondhand Marijuana Smoke in an Outdoor Area
- Concerned about Exposure to Secondhand Marijuana Smoke
- Daily Marijuana Use Risks Harming Adult's Health
- Agree That Marijuana Use Is More Harmful Than Cigarette Smoking
- Ever Diagnosed with Depression
- Current Depression
- Taking Medication for Depression
- Receiving Counseling for Depression
- Currently Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling for Depression - Overall
- Currently Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling for Depression
- At Risk for Major Depression
- Climate Change Make You Feel Nervous, Depressed, or Emotionally Stressed
- Ever Seriously Thought about Suicide
- Ever Attempted Suicide
- Got Medical Attention for Suicide Attempt
- Perceived Neighborhood Safety
- Had Anything Stolen or Damaged Inside or Outside Home
- Mugged, Punched or Hit, or Shot in Neighborhood
- Sexually Assaulted in Neighborhood
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
- Eat Fast Food 1+ Times per Week
- Nutrition Insecurity (household level) - Overall
- Nutrition Insecurity (household level) - Very Low or Low Nutrition Security
- Nutrition Insecurity (individual level) - Overall
- Nutrition Insecurity (individual level) - Very Low or Low Nutrition Security
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Too Expensive (3 categories)
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Too Expensive (2 categories)
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Lack Food Choices (3 categories)
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Lack Food Choices (2 categories)
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Food Assistance Program (3 categories)
- Reason for Not Eating Healthy Food – Food Assistance Program (2 categories)
Oral Health
- Visited a Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year
- Have Had Any Permanent Teeth Extracted (18+ Years Old)
- Have Had All of the Permanent Teeth Extracted (65+ Years Old)
- Think Fluoridation of Drinking Water is Beneficial to Teeth
- Physical Activity - Aerobic
- Physical Activity - Strengthening
- Physical Activity - Aerobic & Strengthening
Prescription Medication Misuse
Preventive Care
- Had Mammogram within the Past 2 Years (Ages 50 to 74 Years)
- Met Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline (Ages 21 to 65 Years)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Ever Had HPV Vaccination (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
Regular Source of Care
Secondhand Smoke
- Exposed to Secondhand E-Cigarette Smoke/Vapor at Home within the Past Week
- Exposed to Secondhand E-Cigarette Vapor in an Outdoor Area
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke at Home within the Past Week
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke in an Outdoor Area
- Exposed to Secondhand Marijuana Smoke at Home
- Exposed to Secondhand Marijuana Smoke in an Outdoor Area
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Senior Falls
- Senior Falls That Caused Injury
- Had Sexual Partner(s) in the Past Year
- Aware of the Increase of Syphilis Infections in Women
- Ever Been Tested for Syphilis Infection (Women)
- Ever Misused Prescription Pain Relievers
- Misused Prescription Pain Relievers in the Past Month
- Ever Used Methamphetamine
- Used Methamphetamine in the Past Month
- Ever Used Heroin
- Used Heroin in the Past Month
- Ever Used Cocaine, Ecstasy/MDMA or Other Stimulants
- Ever Seriously Thought about Suicide
- Ever Attempted Suicide
- Got Medical Attention for Suicide Attempt
- Household Technology Access - Computer (household level)
- Household Technology Access - Computer (individual level)
- Household Technology Access - Smartphone (household level)
- Household Technology Access - Smartphone (individual level)
- Household Technology Access - Tablet or Other Portable Wireless Computer (household level)
- Household Technology Access - Tablet or Other Portable Wireless Computer (individual level)
- Cigarette Smoking Status
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke at Home within the Past Week
- Exposed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke in an Outdoor Area
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 18 Years and Older)
- Had Flu Vaccination in the Past Year (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination (Ages 65 Years and Older)
- Ever Had HPV Vaccination (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
- Had 2+ HPV Vaccine Doses (Ages 18 to 49 Years)
- Perceived Neighborhood Safety
- Had Anything Stolen or Damaged Inside or Outside Home
- Mugged, Punched or Hit, or Shot in Neighborhood
- Sexually Assaulted in Neighborhood
Weather Events
- Household Experienced Hazardous Weather-Related Events
- Household Member(s) Physical Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events
- Household Member(s) Mental Health Harmed by Hazardous Weather-Related Events
- Had Mammogram within the Past 2 Years (Women Ages 50 to 74 Years)
- Met Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline (Women Ages 21 to 65 Years)
2023 Child Survey:
- Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child
- Child Had Dental Care within the Past Year
- Regular Source of Care - YES
- Regular Source of Care - NO
- Child Insurance - Type
- Child Insurance - Insured
Barriers to Accessing Care
- Regular Source of Care - YES
- Regular Source of Care - NO
- Difficulty Accessing Medical Care for Child
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child at Hospital
- Biological Mother Fed Child Only Breast Milk While at Hospital
- Hospital Gave Biological Mother a Telephone Number to Call for Help with breastfeeding
- Hospital Staff Helped Biological Mother Learn to Breastfeed
- Hospital Staff Told Biological Mother to Breastfeed Whenever Newborn Wanted
- Biological Mother Ever Breastfed Child
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child within First Hour after Birth
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child for at Least 1 Month
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child for at Least 3 Months
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child for at Least 6 Months
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child for at Least 12 Months
- Biological Mother Exclusively Breastfed Child for at Least 1 Month
- Biological Mother Exclusively Breastfed Child for at Least 3 Months
- Biological Mother Exclusively Breastfed Child for at Least 6 Months
- In Child Care During a Typical Week (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Child Care Type - Use Child Care Center, Preschool, or Nursery School (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Child Care Type - Cared for in Someone Else's Home (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Child Care Type - Cared for in Child's Home (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Most Important Factor in Choosing Child Care (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Difficulty Obtaining Needed Child Care (among Children Ages 0 to 5 Years & Not in Kindergarten)
- Cut Work Hours Because of Difficulty Obtaining Child Care (Ages 5 Years and Younger)
- Child (Ages 6 to 12 Years or Ages 5 Years in Kindergarten) Receives Before School Care
- Child (Ages 6 to 12 Years or Ages 5 Years in Kindergarten) Receives After School Care
- Difficulty Obtaining Needed Child Care (among Children Ages 6 to 12 Years or Ages 5 Years in Kindergarten)
- Cut Work Hours Because of Difficulty Obtaining Child Care (Ages 6 to 12 Years or Ages 5 Years in Kindergarten)
- Difficulty Obtaining Needed Child Care (among Children Ages 12 Years and Younger)
- Cut Work Hours Because of Difficulty Obtaining Child Care (among Children Ages 12 Years and Younger)
- Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
- HCP Asked Whether Caregiver Concerns about Child Learning, Development, or Behavior
- HCP Asked Caregiver to Fill Out Questionnaire about Child Development, Communication, or Social Behavior
- Child Ever Diagnosed with Developmental Delay
- Child Currently Has Developmental Delay
- Child Ever Received Special Education or Early Intervention Plan
- Child Currently Receives Special Education or Early Intervention Plan
- Child Ever Received Special Services to Meet Developmental Needs
- Child Currently Receives Special Services to Meet Developmental Needs
- Child Seems Very Anxious, Nervous, or Worried (5-17 years old)
- Child Seems Very Sad or Depressed (5-17 years old)
- Physical Activity - Meets Aerobic Physical Activity Guideline
- Physical Activity - Meets Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity Guideline
- Physical Activity - Meets Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity Guideline
- Child Screen Time on Weekdays
Community
- Perceived Neighborhood Safety
- Community Rating - Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
- Safe Park or Playground Easily Accessible (Ages 1 to 17 Years)
- Reported Ever Having a COVID-19 Infection
- Reported Having 2+ Separate COVID-19 Infections
- COVID-19 Infection Confirmed by a Test (among Children with a Caregiver-reported Infection)
- Had Symptoms during (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection (among Children with a Caregiver-reported Infection)
- Child Isolated During (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection (among Children with a Caregiver-reported Infection)
- Reasons for Not Isolating Child during (Most Recent) COVID-19 Infection
- Duration of COVID-19 Symptoms (among Children Ages 6-17 Years with a Caregiver-reported Infection)
- COVID-19 Symptoms Impacted Child Daily Activities (among Children Ages 6-17 Years with Symptoms for >4 Weeks)
- Child Had Dental Care within the Past Year
- Biological Mother Saw a Dentist within 1 Year before Giving Birth
Drowning Prevention
- Children (Ages 0-14 Years) Ever Play in or around Swimming Pools
- Designated Pool Watchers Actively Watch When Children (Ages 0-14 Years) in or around Swimming Pools
- Children (Ages 0-14 Years) Ever Received Formal Swimming Lessons
- Whether Children (Ages 5-17 years old) Can Swim the Length of a Swimming Pool
- Food Insecurity (household level) - Overall
- Food Insecurity (household level) - Very Low or Low Food Security
- Food Insecurity (individual level) - Overall
- Food Insecurity (individual level) - Very Low or Low Food Security
Health Insurance
Health Status
Hospital Practices
- Biological Mother Breastfed Child at Hospital
- Biological Mother Fed Child Only Breast Milk While at Hospital
- Child Stayed in the Same Room with Biological Mother
- Hospital Gave Biological Mother a Telephone Number to Call for Help with breastfeeding
- Child Did Not Use a Pacifier at Hospital
- Hospital Staff Helped Biological Mother Learn to Breastfeed
- Hospital Staff Told Biological Mother to Breastfeed Whenever Newborn Wanted
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Has Been Recommended HPV Vaccination by a Health Care Professional
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender
- Child Had Flu Vaccination within the Past Year (Ages 6 Months to 17 Years)
- Biological Mother Vaccinated for Flu within 1 Year before Giving Birth
Mental Health
- Child Seems Very Anxious, Nervous, or Worried (5-17 years old)
- Child Seems Very Sad or Depressed (5-17 years old)
- At Risk for Major Depression (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
- Felt Overwhelmed by the Demands of Child Sometimes/Usually/Always
- Have Steps to Manage Stress (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
- Feel Comfortable Asking for Help (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
- Confident in Ability to Take Care of Child (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
- Know Where to Go for Parenting Information (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
- Have a Spiritual Practice Routine (Parents/Guardians/Decision Makers)
Overweight
Oral Health
- Child Had Dental Care within the Past Year
- Biological Mother Saw a Dentist within 1 Year before Giving Birth
- Planned Pregnancy
- Started Prenatal Care within the First Trimester
- Took Folic Acid during Pregnancy
- Received Tdap Vaccination during Pregnancy
- Vaccinated for Flu within 1 Year before Giving Birth
- Saw a Dentist within 1 Year before Giving Birth
- Exposed to Cigarette Smoke and/or E-Cigarette Smoke/Vapor during Pregnancy
- Biological Mothers with Prepregnancy Obesity
- Biological Mothers' Weight Gain during Pregnancy
- Felt Depressed for 2+ Weeks during Pregnancy
- Lost Interest in Most Things for 2+ Weeks during Pregnancy
- Experienced Anxiety for 2+ Weeks during Pregnancy
- Physical Activity - Meets Aerobic Physical Activity Guideline
- Physical Activity - Meets Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity Guideline
- Physical Activity - Meets Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity Guideline
- Child Screen Time on Weekdays
- Child Had Flu Vaccination within the Past Year (Ages 6 Months to 17 Years)
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender
- Felt Depressed for 2+ Weeks within First Year after Giving Birth
- Lost Interest in Most Things for 2+ Weeks within First Year after Giving Birth
- Experienced Anxiety for 2+ Weeks within First Year after Giving Birth
Return to Work
- Biological Mother Returned to Work after Child's Birth
- Workplace Accommodations to Breastfeed Baby or Pump Milk
Secondhand Smoking
- Child Exposed to Tobacco Smoke at Home in the Past Week
- Biological Mother Exposed to Cigarette Smoke and/or E-Cigarette Smoke/Vapor during Pregnancy
- Child Had Flu Vaccination within the Past Year (Ages 6 Months to 17 Years)
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 1 Dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Child (Ages 11 to 17 Years) Received at Least 2 Doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, by Gender