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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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California's Young Families: Assets and Challenges
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May 31, 2017

California's Young Families: Assets and Challenges

Almost 60 percent of households with children ages 0-5 in California speak a language other than or in addition to English. This reflects the growing cultural diversity of the state, according to new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. The study focuses on families with children ages 0-5 and factors that influence a child's well-being and readiness for school.

Palliative care for seriously ill children also helps their families
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January 28, 2016

Palliative care for seriously ill children also helps their families

When a child undergoes medical care for a life-limiting condition ― such as cancer or certain neurological or cardiac conditions  ― receiving in-home palliative care at the same time improves the quality of life for both the child and the family by reducing worry and stress, according to an article by researchers from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research published in the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing.

Most states’ policies put the health of undocumented immigrants — and their families — at risk
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April 02, 2015

Most states’ policies put the health of undocumented immigrants — and their families — at risk

Ohio rules create the greatest health risk for undocumented residents; California the fewest California scored the highest in a new ranking of U.S. states’ public policies and laws that support the health and well-being of undocumented immigrants.