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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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2023 CHIS Data Dashboard

August 25, 2023

California Health Interview Survey finds more than half of California adults have ever received a positive test result for COVID-19

More than half — or 55% — of California adults said they have received a positive COVID-19 test result, according to May 2023 data released today by the California Health Interview Survey.

2023 CHIS Dashboard

August 02, 2023

UCLA survey reveals extent of at-home COVID-19 testing, and attitudes toward vaccination and masks in California

Data from the California Health Interview Survey finds one third of California adults will not get additional COVID-19 vaccine doses if recommended by health guidelines.

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October 18, 2022

California Health Interview Survey data show majority of California adults less likely to wear masks

The number of California adults who said they “always” wore a mask during the pandemic dropped significantly between February and July, according to the July 2022 CHIS COVID-19 Preliminary Estimates.

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New UCLA survey estimates show unvaccinated adults least likely to wear a mask

New data from the April 2022 California Health Interview Survey show high rates of teen and child vaccination, long COVID, and more.

How the California Health Interview Survey adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic

December 09, 2021

How the California Health Interview Survey adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic

CHIS researchers outline how survey methods were modified to meet the demand for timely data and making data available prior to annual release

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November 15, 2021

California Health Interview Survey releases last set of Preliminary COVID-19 Estimates

New August 2021 data continue to highlight residents’ willingness to adhere to safety guidelines by their vaccination and testing status, and negative impacts to personal and financial well-being

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October 14, 2021

New California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) preliminary estimates show continued fatigue

Latest dashboard includes new July 2021 data and features varied responses among residents who tested positive for COVID-19 versus those who didn’t

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August 10, 2021

Californians report lower rates of following COVID-19 safety guidelines

New data from the California Health Interview Survey Preliminary Estimates Dashboard show varied support for safety measures and other personal or financial impacts

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Early CHIS 2021 data estimates show how Californians are dealing with COVID-19

New data show Californians' risk reduction behaviors and who is and isn't getting vaccinated

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February 03, 2021

UCLA CHPR releases COVID-19 specialized data for Asian and Pacific Islander groups

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) has released new data on its California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Preliminary COVID-19 Estimates Dashboard that takes a closer look at the impact of the pandemic on Asians, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.