Blog

Blog

Featured blogs

Press Releases

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
CHIS data release graphic

Press Releases

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
upset transgender person

Press Releases

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
Woman helps a man older than her read information on a tablet computer.

Press Releases

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

Search blogs

Chronic health conditions hit native elders early
Press Releases
June 30, 2010

Chronic health conditions hit native elders early

New Report on Native Elder Health Finds Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity Prevalent in Native Elders Years Before General Population. Native elders are aging earlier than other elderly groups, according to a new Center report that provides the first comprehensive information on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) elder health in California. 

American indians and Alaska native elders at high risk of falls
Press Releases
January 29, 2010

American indians and Alaska native elders at high risk of falls

One in five American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) elders age 65 year and older have fallen multiple times in the past year, the highest prevalence of any racial group, according to a new Center fact sheet that provides the first statewide California data on AIAN elder health.