What is CHIS?
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the largest state health survey in the nation. It is a random-dial telephone survey that asks questions on a wide range of health topics. CHIS is conducted on a continuous basis allowing it to provide a detailed picture of the health and health care needs of California’s large and diverse population. A full data cycle takes two years to complete, with over 50,000 Californians surveyed. Continuous data collection allows CHIS to generate timely one-year estimates. Read more about CHIS...
Who does CHIS interview?
More than 50,000 Californians - including adults, teenagers and children - are surveyed by CHIS. Participants in the CHIS survey are chosen at random and the sample is extensive enough to be statistically representative of California's diverse population. CHIS is especially known for its hard-to-find data on ethnic subgroups. Learn more about who CHIS surveys…
Where does CHIS interview?
CHIS telephone surveys are conducted in all 58 counties of California. CHIS may also conduct oversampling and small-area estimates of certain counties, such as Los Angeles and San Diego. Learn more...
What health topics are covered by CHIS?
From asthma, diabetes and obesity to immigrant health and health insurance coverage, CHIS covers dozens of health topics. See the full list of health topics...
Who uses CHIS data?
Legislators, policy makers, local health departments, state agencies, community organizations, advocacy groups, foundations, researchers, and many others use CHIS data to justify programs that fight health threats like obesity and diabetes and aid policies that improve public health. Learn more about how CHIS data are used…
Who leads CHIS?
CHIS is conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health and the Department of Health Care Services. Its Principal Investigator is Dr. Ninez Ponce, a noted authority on health data as well as on health and health care access issues among ethnic minorities and low-income populations. Learn more about CHIS leadership…
Who funds CHIS?
CHIS is funded by a network of public agencies and private organizations concerned with improving the status of health care in California, as well as individual researchers and supporters who value CHIS data. See all CHIS funders...