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• Migration and Health: The Children of Mexican Immigrants in the U.S.
Steven P. Wallace, Paula Leite, Xóchitl Castañeda, Marc Schenker
This report highlights the challenges faced by the 6.3 million children whose parents migrated to the U.S.
  Outside Publication Oct 2009
• Bubbling Over: Soda Consumption and Its Link to Obesity in California
Susan H. Babey, Malia Jones, Hongjian Yu, Harold Goldstein
This study reports geographic variations in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children, adolescents, and adults and examines the correlation between soda consumption and obesity.
  Policy Brief Sep 2009
• The State of Health Insurance in California: Findings from the 2007 California Health Interview Survey
E. Richard Brown, Richard Kronick, Ninez A. Ponce, Jennifer R. Kincheloe, Shana Alex Lavarreda, Erin Peckham
This comprehensive, biennial report provides an overview of insurance trends throughout the state and looks specifically at coverage of California's working adults, elderly as well as children's coverage.
  Policy Research Report Aug 2009
• The Landscape of Opportunity: Cultivating Health Equity in California
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
This report examines a range of indicators, from education to housing, to neighborhood safety, to food access, to criminal justice as well as health insurance, among other topics to explore how health inequities can be eliminated in communities of color.
  Outside Publication Jul 2009
• The State of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health in California Report
Ninez A. Ponce, Winston Tseng, Paul Ong, Yen Ling Shek, Selena Ortiz, Melissa S. Gatchell
Despite their reputation as a healthy, successful minority group, Asians in the United States have serious health problems.
  Outside Publication Apr 2009
• Many Californians with Asthma Have Problems Understanding Their Doctor
Susan H. Babey, Ying-Ying Meng, Malia Jones
In California, 90,000 adults with current asthma have experienced problems understanding their doctors.
  Policy Brief Jan 2009
• Developing Family Healthware, a Family History Screening Tool to Prevent Common Chronic Diseases (Preventing Chronic Disease)
Paula Yoon, Maren T. Scheuner, Cynthia Jorgensen, Muin J. Khoury
Family health history reflects the effects of genetic, environmental and behavioral factors and is an important risk factor for a variety of disorders including coronary heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
  Journal Article Jan 2009
• Assessing the Barriers to Engaging Challenging Populations in Disease Management Programs: The Medicaid Experience (Disease Management and Health Outcomes)
Dylan H. Roby, Gerald F. Kominski, Nadereh Pourat
This article explores the barriers to dealing with chronic illness and other factors faced by disease management programs for Medicaid populations.
  Journal Article Dec 2008
• Trends in the Health of Older Californians: Data from the 2001, 2003 and 2005 California Health Interview Surveys
Steven P. Wallace, Jennifer Lee, May Jawad Aydin
California's population is getting older. By 2026 the elderly population will double to nearly 8 million.
  Research Report Nov 2008
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Behavioral Interventions to Improve Vaccination Compliance in Homeless Adults (Vaccine)
Barbara Greengold, Adeline M. Nyamathi, Gerald F. Kominski, Dorothy Wiley, Mary Ann Lewis, Felicia Hodge, Mendel Singer, Brennan Spiegel
The authors examined the cost-effectiveness of three behavioral interventions provided to enhance hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) joint vaccination (HAV/HBV) compliance among homeless persons living in Los Angeles County.
  Journal Article Nov 2008
• Health of California's Adults, Adolescents and Children: Findings from CHIS 2005 and CHIS 2003
Sue Holtby, Elaine Zahnd, Y. Jenny Chia, Nicole Lordi, David Grant, Mirabai Rao
This report provides a summary of the statewide findings from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), with highlights of changes from 2003 to 2005.
  Research Report Sep 2008
• Environmental Public Health Tracking of Childhood Asthma Using California Health Interview Survey, Traffic, and Outdoor Air Pollution Data (Environmental Health Perspectives)
Michelle Wilhelm, Ying-Ying Meng, Rudolph P. Rull, Paul English, John Balmes, Beate Ritz
Despite extensive evidence that air pollution affects childhood asthma, state-level and national-level tracking of asthma outcomes in relation to air pollution is limited.
  Journal Article Sep 2008
• Development and Psychometric Assessment of a Multidimensional Measure of Internalized HIV Stigma in a Sample of HIV-positive Adults (AIDS and Behavior)
Jennifer N. Sayles, Ron D. Hays, Catherine A. Sarkisian, Anish P. Mahajan, Karen L. Spritzer, William E. Cunningham
There is a need for a psychometrically sound measure of the stigma experienced by diverse persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA).
  Journal Article Sep 2008
• Women's Health in California: Health Status, Health Behaviors. Health Insurance Coverage and Use of Services Among California Women Ages 18-64
Roberta Wyn, Theresa A. Hastert, Erin Peckham
This report examines important health concerns of nonelderly women (ages 18-64) in California, including their health status, selected health behaviors, health insurance coverage, usual source of care and access to health care.
  Research Report Aug 2008
• Case Management and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in a National Sample of Persons with HIV/AIDS (Journal of National Medical Association)
William E. Cunningham, Mitchell D. Wong, Ron D. Hays
HIV/AIDS is a condition characterized by a variety of medical and social needs that vary between individuals and over time.
  Journal Article Jul 2008
• Uncontrolled Asthma Means Missed Work and School, Emergency Department Visits for Many Californians
Ying-Ying Meng, Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, Christina Lombardi, E. Richard Brown
Despite advances in therapy, asthma remains a disease that is not optimally controlled in many Californians.
  Policy Brief Jul 2008
• How Well Does a Shortened Time Interval Characterize Results of a Full Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Session? (Journal of Clinical Hypertension)
Michael E. Ernst, Cynthia A. Weber, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Michelle A. O'Connor, Wenjiao Lin, Barry L. Carter, George R. Bergus
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is useful in evaluating cardiovascular risk but requires significant time.
  Journal Article Jun 2008
• Binge Drinking, Poor Mental Health, and Adherence to Treatment Among California Adults with Asthma (Journal of Asthma)
Kelly B. Haskard, Jim E. Banta, Summer L. Williams, Mark G. Haviland, M. Robin DiMatteo, Peter Przekop, Leonard S. Werner, Donald L. Anderson
Binge drinking and poor mental health may affect adherence to treatment for individuals with asthma. The purposes of this research were to:

  • Examine the relationship of self-reported binge drinking and mental health to adherence to daily asthma control medications; and,
  • Identify other demographic and health-related factors associated with asthma control medication adherence.


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    		  Journal Article Jun 2008
    • Are Frequent Asthma Symptoms Among Low-Income Individuals Related to Heavy Traffic Near Homes, Vulnerabilities, or Both? (Annals of Epidemiology)
    Ying-Ying Meng, Michelle Wilhelm, Rudolph P. Rull, Paul English, Sheila Nathan, Beate Ritz
    This study investigates whether frequent asthma symptoms (daily/weekly symptoms) can be attributed to traffic-related exposures, poverty, and/or vulnerabilities.
    		  Journal Article May 2008
    • Designed for Disease: The Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity and Diabetes
    Susan H. Babey, Allison L. Diamant, Theresa A. Hastert, Stefan Harvey, Harold Goldstein, Rebecca Flournoy, Rajni Banthia, Victor Rubin, Sarah Treuhaft
    People living in neighborhoods crowded with fast-food and convenience stores but relatively few grocery or produce outlets are at significantly higher risk of suffering from obesity and diabetes.

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    		  Policy Brief Apr 2008
    • Delivery of Genomic Medicine for Common Chronic Adult Diseases (The Journal of the American Medical Association)
    Maren T. Scheuner, Pauline Sieverding, Paul G. Shekelle
    The objective of this article was to synthesize current information on genetic health services for common adult-onset conditions by examining studies that have addressed the outcomes, consumer information needs, delivery, and challenges in integrating these services.
    		  Journal Article Mar 2008
    • The Effect of Disease Management on Utilization of Services by Race/Ethnicity: Evidence From the Florida Medicaid Program (American Journal of Managed Care)
    Gerald F. Kominski, Donald E. Morisky, Abdelmonem A. Afifi, Jenny B. Kotlerman
    This study measured possible racial/ethnic differences in a Florida disease management (DM) program on utilization of selected healthcare services for four chronic illnesses.
    		  Journal Article Mar 2008
    • The Effects of a Disease Management Program on Self-Reported Health Behaviors and Health Outcomes: Evidence From the "Florida: A Healthy State (FAHS)" Medicaid Program (Health Education & Behavior)
    Donald E. Morisky, Gerald F. Kominski, Abdelmonem A. Afifi, Jenny B. Kotlerman
    Premature morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases account for a major proportion of expenditures for health care cost in the United States.
    		  Journal Article Feb 2008
    • Prevalence of Active Epilepsy and Active Quality of Life among Adults with Self-Reported Epilepsy in California: California Health Interview Survey, 2003 (Epilepsia)
    Rosemarie Kobau, Hatice Zahran, David Grant, David J. Thurman, Patricia H. Price, Matthew M. Zack
    Using data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this article assesses the prevalence of self-reported and active epilepsy, as well as associated health-related quality of life issues, among adults in California.
    		  Journal Article Oct 2007
    • Diabetes: The Growing Epidemic
    Allison L. Diamant, Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, E. Richard Brown
    The prevalence of diabetes in California continues to rise. Over 1.8 million adults age 18 and over (7%) have been diagnosed with diabetes, up from 1.5 ...
    		  Policy Brief Aug 2007
    • The State of Health Insurance in California: Findings from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey
    E. Richard Brown, Shana Alex Lavarreda, Ninez A. Ponce, Jean Yoon, Janet Cummings, Thomas Rice
    This report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows that job-based health insurance coverage -- the backbone of the state's system of health insurance – continues to decline.
    		  Research Report Jul 2007
    • Impact of Disease Management on Health Care Utilization: Evidence from the Florida: A Healthy State (FAHS) Medicaid Program (Preventive Medicine)
    Abdelmonem A. Afifi, Donald E. Morisky, Gerald F. Kominski, Jenny B. Kotlerman
    The authors examine the impact of disease management on utilization of selected health care services.
    		  Journal Article Jun 2007
    • Falls, Disability and Food Insecurity Present Challenges to Healthy Aging
    Steven P. Wallace, L. Cricel Molina, Mona Jhawar
    Falls, disability and hunger are surprisingly common aspects of life for California seniors, according to this policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
    		  Policy Brief May 2007
    • Fighting Cancer with Fitness: Dietary outcomes of a randomized, Controlled Lifestyle Change Intervention in Healthy African-American Women (Preventive Medicine)
    William J. McCarthy, Antronette Yancey, Gail G. Harrison, Joanne Leslie, Judith M. Siegel
    This study tested the efficacy of an eight-week, culturally targeted, community-based nutrition and physical activity promotion intervention: Fight Cancer with Fitness! (FCF).
    		  Journal Article Mar 2007
    • California's Racial and Ethnic Minorities More Adversely Affected by Asthma
    Ying-Ying Meng, Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, E. Richard Brown
    Using data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), this policy brief examines the racial/ethnic disparities in the burden of asthma among those with active asthma.
    		  Policy Brief Feb 2007
    • Pets and Smoking in the Home Associated with Asthma Symptoms and Asthma-Like Breathing Problems
    Theresa A. Hastert, Susan H. Babey, E. Richard Brown, Ying-Ying Meng
    Many Californians are exposed to environmental conditions in the home -- such as the presence of tobacco smoke and furry pets -- which can trigger asthma symptoms.
    		  Policy Brief Feb 2007
    • Low-Income Californians Bear Unequal Burden of Asthma
    Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, Ying-Ying Meng, E. Richard Brown
    In California, 2.8 million children and adults suffer from active asthma. One out of six of these Californians lives below the poverty level.
    		  Policy Brief Feb 2007
    • Adult Smoking Rate Declines, While Asthma, Diabetes and Obesity Rates Rise
    Susan H. Babey, David Grant, E. Richard Brown
    Using newly available data from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2005), as well as data from CHIS 2001 and CHIS 2003, this fact sheet provides an early look at changes over time in the prevalence of smoking, asthma, diabetes, and overweight and obesity in California.
    		  Fact Sheet Nov 2006
    • Nearly Six Million Californians Suffer from Asthma Symptoms or Asthma-like Breathing Problems
    Susan H. Babey, Ying-Ying Meng, E. Richard Brown, Theresa A. Hastert
    Nearly 6 million Californians report that they have difficulty breathing. Moreover, according to this policy brief, asthma among California adults increased from 2001 to 2003 across all age groups and 3.4 ...
    		  Policy Brief Oct 2006
    • Living Near Heavy Traffic Increases Asthma Severity
    Ying-Ying Meng, Rudolph P. Rull, Michelle Wilhelm, Beate Ritz, Paul English, Hongjian Yu, E. Richard Brown, Marlena Kuruvilla, Sheila Nathan
    Children and adults who suffer from asthma and live near heavy vehicular traffic are nearly three times more likely to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized for their condition than those who live near low traffic areas, according to this policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
    		  Policy Brief Aug 2006
    • Health of California's Adults, Adolescents and Children: Findings from the CHIS 2003 and CHIS 2001
    Sue Holtby, Elaine Zahnd, Nicole Lordi, Christy McCain, Jenny Chia, John Kurata
    Many Californians are still struggling to reach good health, according to this report from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the country's largest population-based state health survey.
    		  Research Report Jun 2006
    • Emergency Department Visits for Asthma: The Role of Frequent Symptoms and Delay in Care (Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology)
    Ying-Ying Meng, Susan H. Babey, E. Richard Brown, Elizabeth Malcom, Neetu Chawla, Yee Wei Lim
    This study -- published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology -- states that significant number of asthma sufferers wind up in the emergency room for treatment because delays such as cost or insurance coverage prevented them from getting earlier needed care. Researchers ...
    		  Journal Article Feb 2006
    • Seizing the Moment: California's Opportunity to Prevent Nutrition-Related Health Disparities in Low-Income Asian American Populations (Cancer)
    Gail G. Harrison, Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Susan B. Foerester, Henry Lee, Loan Pham Kim, Allyn Fernandez-Ami, Tu-Uyen Nguyen, Valerie Quinn, Dileep G. Bal
    Harrison GG, Kagawa-Singer M, Foerster SB, Lee H, Pham Kim L, Nguyen TU, Fernandez-Ami A, Quinn V, Bal DG.
    		  Journal Article Dec 2005
    • Chronic Conditions of Californians
    Mona Jhawar, Steven P. Wallace
    Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in California and have become among the most common, costly, and often preventable of all health problems.
    		  Policy Research Report Dec 2005
    • The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among California Adults With and Without Cancer (Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
    Michael S. Goldstein, E. Richard Brown, Rachel Ballard-Barbash, Hal Morgenstern, Roshan Bastani, Jennifer Lee, Nicole Gatto, Anita Ambs
    This article examines the extent and correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among a population-based sample of California adults that is highly diverse in terms of sociodemographic characteristics and health status.
    		  Journal Article Oct 2005
    • The State of Health Insurance in California: Findings from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey
    E. Richard Brown, Shana Alex Lavarreda, Thomas Rice, Jennifer R. Kincheloe, Melissa S. Gatchell
    This report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows that job-based health insurance coverage -- the backbone of the state's system of health insurance -- is declining.
    		  Research Report Aug 2005
    • More Than Half of Californians in HMOs Are Overweight or Obese
    Gerald F. Kominski, Dylan H. Roby, Natalya Mostovskaya
    More than 5 million Californians enrolled in HMOs (over 50% of enrollees aged 12-64) are overweight or obese.
    		  Policy Brief Jul 2005
    • Too Many California Adults Are Tipping the Scales at an Unhealthy Weight
    Carolyn A. Mendez-Luck, Hongjian Yu, Ying-Ying Meng, Mona Jhawar, Steven P. Wallace
    This policy brief highlights the geographic variations in obesity and overweight rates among California adults for counties, county-groups, Los Angeles Service Planning Areas, as well as for state legislative and Congressional districts.
    		  Policy Brief Apr 2005
    • The Impact of Private and Public Health Insurance on Medication Use for Adults with Chronic Diseases (Medical Care Research and Review)
    Thomas Rice, Shana Alex Lavarreda, Ninez A. Ponce, E. Richard Brown
    Rice, T., Lavarreda, S.A., Ponce, N.A., & Brown, ER. The impact of private and public health insurance on medication use for adults with chronic diseases.
    		  Journal Article Apr 2005
    • Diabetes Prevalence Rates Among Adults Across California Legislative Districts
    Mona Jhawar, Carolyn A. Mendez-Luck, Hongjian Yu, Ying-Ying Meng, Steven P. Wallace
    This new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research presents diabetes prevalence rates among adults by California Assembly and Senate districts.
    		  Policy Brief Feb 2005
    • Nearly One in Five California Adults Obese and Most Still Gaining Weight
    Parisa Mirzadehgan, Gail G. Harrison, Charles A. DiSogra
    This fact sheet, based on findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), describes the prevalence of overweight and obesity among California adults.
    		  Fact Sheet Dec 2004
    • Health Status of the Uninsured: Opportunities for Improvement
    Carolyn A. Mendez-Luck, Hongjian Yu, Ying-Ying Meng, Mona Jhawar, Steven P. Wallace
    This policy brief highlights the geographic variations in self-reported poor/fair health status, asthma and hypertension rates among uninsured Californians for counties, county-groups, Los Angeles Service Planning Areas, as well as for state legislative and Congressional districts.
    		  Policy Brief Dec 2004
    • Over Four Million California Adults Age 45 and Older Have High Blood Pressure
    Carolyn A. Mendez-Luck, Hongjian Yu, Ying-Ying Meng, Mona Jhawar, Steven P. Wallace
    This policy brief highlights the geographic variations in hypertension rates among California adults for counties, county-groups, Los Angeles Service Planning Areas, as well as for state legislative and Congressional districts.
    		  Policy Brief Nov 2004
    • Asthma among California's Children, Adults and the Elderly: A Geographic Look by Legislative Districts
    Carolyn A. Mendez-Luck, Hongjian Yu, Ying-Ying Meng, Y. Jenny Chia, Mona Jhawar, Sripipatana Alek
    This policy brief highlights the geographic variations in asthma rates among all Californians for state legislative and Congressional districts.
    		  Policy Brief Sep 2004
    • Health of California’s Adults, Adolescents and Children: Findings from CHIS 2001
    Sue Holtby, Elaine Zahnd, Wei Yen, Nicole Lordi, Christy McCain, Charles A. DiSogra
    This report summarizes selected findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey. A broad range of health topics are addressed.
    		  Research Report May 2004
    • Diabetes Is Major Health Problem for African Americans
    Antronette Yancey, Melissa S. Gatchell, E. Richard Brown, William McCarthy, Allison L. Diamant
    This fact sheet examines diabetes prevalence and risk factors among African Americans in California and offers several policy recommendations in response to these findings.
    		  Fact Sheet Nov 2003
    • Diabetes Among American Indians and Alaska Natives in California: Prevention is the Key
    Delight E. Satter, Nilka Rios Burrows, Melissa S. Gatchell, Maile Tauali'i, D. Tecumseh Welch
    This fact sheet examines diabetes prevalence, co-morbidities of diabetes, health insurance status, and access to care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) in California and offers policy recommendations in response to these findings.
    		  Fact Sheet Nov 2003
    • The State of Health Insurance in California: Long-Term and Intermittent Lack of Health Insurance Coverage
    E. Richard Brown, Ninez A. Ponce, Thomas Rice, Shana Alex Lavarreda
    This report, based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), examines long-term and intermittent health insurance coverage, and the sources and consequences of resulting periods of uninsurance.
    		  Research Report Nov 2003
    • Mexican Immigrants are Generally Healthier, but Have Less Access to Needed Health Care
    Steven P. Wallace, Veronica F. Gutierrez, E. Richard Brown
    This health policy fact sheet presents information on selected indicators of the health status and access to health care of Mexican immigrants in California.
    		  Fact Sheet Oct 2003
    • Health of Older Californians: County Data Book
    Steven P. Wallace, Nadereh Pourat, Vilma Enriquez-Haass, Sripipatana Alek
    This report provides detailed profiles of the health behavior, health status, preventive care, access to services, and demographics for Californians age 65 and over.
    		  Research Report Oct 2003
    • Diabetes among Latinos in California: Disparities in Access and Management
    Neetu Chawla, Michael A. Rodriguez, Susan H. Babey, E. Richard Brown
    This fact sheet examines diabetes management and access to care among Latinos with diabetes in California.
    		  Fact Sheet Sep 2003
    • California's HMO Enrollees: Diversity in Language and Education Poses Challenges for Health Plans
    Gerald F. Kominski, Deborah Glik, Cori Reifman
    		   Policy Brief May 2003
    • Diabetes in California: Findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey
    Allison L. Diamant, Susan H. Babey, E. Richard Brown, Neetu Chawla
    This report, prepared by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, is the first on diabetes prevalence among Californians using data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001).
    		  Policy Research Report Apr 2003
    • Diabetes in California: Nearly 1.5 Million Diagnosed and 2 Million More at Risk
    Allison L. Diamant, Susan H. Babey, E. Richard Brown, Neetu Chawla
    		   Policy Brief Apr 2003
    • Profile of California's HMO Enrollees: Findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey
    Gerald F. Kominski, Pamela L. Davidson, Crystal L. Keeler, Natasha Razack, Lida M. Becerra, Rabeya Sen
    The profile of California’s 17.7 million children and adults who are enrolled in HMO plans is more diverse than previously thought, according to the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report. The ...
    		  Research Report Jan 2003
    • Asthma in California in 2001: High Rates Affect Most Population Groups
    E. Richard Brown, Ying-Ying Meng, Susan H. Babey, Elizabeth Malcom
    A study released by the Center examines the prevalence of asthma in California, the prevention and management of asthma symptoms, and the consequences of poorly managed asthma.
    		  Policy Brief May 2002
    • Hospital Admissions for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions in Los Angeles County: 1996-1997
    Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
    		   Research Report Jul 2000


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