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Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows

The annual survey released by UCLA also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, and hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics
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Mental health care needs differ within LGBT community, UCLA study finds

Transgender and bisexual individuals had higher rates of thinking about suicide and of psychological distress
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More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors, and disability types
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Community organizations awarded $200,000 to implement UCLA students’ health equity projects

Four proposals each receive $50,000 to support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments, and accessible playgrounds
The 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge finalists

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New study finds California neighborhoods "designed for disease"
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July 07, 2008

New study finds California neighborhoods "designed for disease"

DAVIS, CA -- Californians face an added challenge as they battle expanding waistlines and obesity-related diseases - their address. A landmark study released today shows the state's first direct correlation between where you live and your risk for obesity or diabetes.

One in three young children do not get regular dental care
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April 29, 2008

One in three young children do not get regular dental care

Two new fact sheets show that nearly one-third of young children 11 years of age or younger have never visited a dental provider or have not visited a dental provider in more than one year. Researcher Nadereh Pourat examined rates of visits by California Assembly and Senate districts.

Federal Poverty Line Grossly Underestimates the Needs of California's Seniors according to New UCLA Report
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February 26, 2008

Federal Poverty Line Grossly Underestimates the Needs of California's Seniors according to New UCLA Report

If you are elderly and live in California, how poor do you have to be to become eligible for public assistance? Too poor, says a new report issued by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR).