Various research projects focus on access to affordable, quality health care and identify gaps in access among marginalized communities.

Research and analysis on the health challenges and barriers facing California’s diverse older adult population.

American Indians and Alaska Natives are underrepresented and often invisible in public health data/research. CHIS collects data on the state's AIAN community.

Asian Americans are often grouped together in existing research, and research studies show substantial health disparities within specific ethnic subgroups.

Chronic Disease Program staff collect, analyze, and disseminate data about this chronic condition, which includes studying geographic and environmental factors.

Center staff conduct research on health disparities among the Black and African American community.

The nation's largest state health survey and a critical source of data on Californians as well as on the state's various racial and ethnic groups.

Researchers exam racial/ethnic disparities in screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate and other types of cancer and among a range of populations.

Find studies on the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy to adolescence.

The Chronic Disease Program staff studies diabetes, cancer, asthma, and heart disease and the social and environmental factors contributing to these conditions.

Researchers study direct and indirect costs associated with care — both for the individual and state.

Researchers compare cost and effectiveness of alternative interventions to determine if one alternative is better than the status quo.

Researchers examine how race/ethnicity and culture play a factor in health care, including higher associated rates of disease among some communities.

Researchers study the breaking down of racial/ethnic groups, such as Latinx, into smaller subpopulations to identify patterns and trends.

Health equity isn't achievable without data equity. The Data Equity Center focuses on equity in all aspects of the design, collection, production, and dissemination of population health data.

Researchers examine the prevalence, management, and impact of this chronic disease in California and nationally.

Chronic Disease Program staff conduct research that promotes healthy living that prevents chronic disease development, such as physical activity and diet.

Researchers study integrated approaches to managing illness, including screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment, and patient education.

Research aimed at identifying environmental characteristics linked with a variety of health outcomes such as obesity, asthma, and more.

Having limited or inconsistent access to the food necessary for a healthy life can lead to harmful outcomes for children and adults.

Studies that use a geographic information system (GIS), a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data.

Research that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide.

Researchers study aspects of the health care delivery system including health care reform and the ACA, health insurance coverage, quality of care, and more.

Studies on the people who deliver or assist in the delivery of health services or help operate health care facilities.

Differences in the quality of health, health care, and health outcomes that groups experience based on social, racial, ethnic, economic, and other factors.

Researchers study health insurance coverage in the state with particular attention to health and health care disparities resulting from lack of insurance.

Staff publish research on HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), focusing on screening/testing and prevention.

Research, such as the RIGHTS Study, focuses on understanding immigrants, their access to health care, and use of health services.

Research on the Latino/a/x community, including common health issues, health insurance, access, and utilization.

Researchers study health disparities and issues experienced by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Medi-Cal, California's version of Medicaid, is a public health coverage program for low-income individuals/families who meet defined eligibility requirements.

Researchers study enrollment, expansion, and quality of care for people enrolled in this public state/federal health coverage program for low-income earners.

Research on the federal health insurance program which provides health care services for people 65 years and older and younger people with disabilities.

Research on mental health, which encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Disaggregating data is key to helping the often overlooked Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. The NHPI Data Policy Lab aims to close data gaps.

Chronic Disease Program staff examine the prevalence of, and disparities in, obesity as well as social and environmental factors that contribute to obesity.

Studies on the benefits of establishing good oral hygiene and practices in order to achieve and maintain overall physical and emotional well-being for life.

UCLA CHPR staff seek to understand the end results of specific health care practices and interventions to develop better ways to improve quality of care.

Payment and delivery reform efforts focus on methods that reflect or support provider performance and are designed to reduce unnecessary spending.

Research focused on the role of neighborhood characteristics (like parks) and other factors in promoting or inhibiting physical activity.

Studies on health services, like screenings, check-ups, and counseling, to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.

The Health Economics and Evaluation Research (HEER) Program conducts evaluations of local, state, and national health care programs and interventions.

Those who provide health care services in primary, nursing or specialty care, including physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists and social workers.

Researchers focus on ways to improve upon existing health care services and health outcomes for individuals and populations.

Studies on SCHIP, State Children's Health Insurance Program, a federal and state government partnership to provide health coverage to uninsured children.

Research on statistical models linking national or state survey outcome variables to local area predictors so that small area prevalence rates can be predicted.

Staff work on research and projects to understand rates of smoking among adults and teens, secondhand smoke exposure, and health effects.

Researchers study conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play, including socioeconomic status, environment, access to health care, and more.

Researchers use surveys, like CHIS, to collect data from a sample population and estimate its characteristics through statistical methodology.

Researchers examine health insurance coverage in the state, with particular attention to health and health care disparities resulting from lack of insurance.

Researchers study women in California and their unique health care challenges and health concerns with a specific focus on immigrant and older women’s health.

Studies on this form of employer insurance coverage that pays benefits to workers who suffer injury or illness as a direct result of their job.