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Research Report
This in-depth report describes cancer screening in California based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), the largest state-level health survey in the nation. The report examines screening rates for cervical, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers by race and ethnicity, income, insurance coverage, usual source of care, and English proficiency. It provides local-level estimates of screening rates for California counties and county groups.
Research Report
This in-depth report describes cancer screening in California based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), the largest state-level health survey in the nation. The report examines screening rates for cervical, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers by race and ethnicity, income, insurance coverage, usual source of care, and English proficiency. It provides local-level estimates of screening rates for California counties and county groups.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet examines cancer screening rates for several Asian ethnic subgroups -- Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, South Asian, and Cambodian -- to identify specific populations at risk for not receiving preventive care. In addition, cancer screening rates are also examined for individuals with limited English proficiency to determine the effects of language as a barrier to access.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet examines cancer screening rates for several Asian ethnic subgroups -- Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, South Asian, and Cambodian -- to identify specific populations at risk for not receiving preventive care. In addition, cancer screening rates are also examined for individuals with limited English proficiency to determine the effects of language as a barrier to access.
Research Report
This report, based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), examines long-term and intermittent health insurance coverage, and the sources and consequences of resulting periods of uninsurance. Sharp differences in the duration of uninsurance and health insurance coverage were found by race and ethnicity, by family income, and by citizenship and immigration status.
Research Report
This report, based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), examines long-term and intermittent health insurance coverage, and the sources and consequences of resulting periods of uninsurance. Sharp differences in the duration of uninsurance and health insurance coverage were found by race and ethnicity, by family income, and by citizenship and immigration status.
Journal Article
Emerging methods in the measurement of race and ethnicity have important implications for the field of public health. Traditionally, information on race and/or ethnicity has been integral to our understanding of the health issues affecting the U.S. population. We review some of the complexities created by new classification approaches made possible by the inclusion of multiple-race assessment in the U.S. Census and large health surveys.
Journal Article
Emerging methods in the measurement of race and ethnicity have important implications for the field of public health. Traditionally, information on race and/or ethnicity has been integral to our understanding of the health issues affecting the U.S. population. We review some of the complexities created by new classification approaches made possible by the inclusion of multiple-race assessment in the U.S. Census and large health surveys.
Policy Brief
This policy brief reports on cancer screening in California based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), the largest state-level health survey in the nation. It examines screening rates for cervical, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer among whites, Latinos, Asians, African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders.
Policy Brief
This policy brief reports on cancer screening in California based on data from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001), the largest state-level health survey in the nation. It examines screening rates for cervical, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer among whites, Latinos, Asians, African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders.
Research Report
This report examines health insurance coverage in California based on the 2001 CHIS data. CHIS 2001 provides new time frames and a rich source of data with which to better understand health insurance coverage and the lack of coverage for California’s diverse population.
Research Report
This report examines health insurance coverage in California based on the 2001 CHIS data. CHIS 2001 provides new time frames and a rich source of data with which to better understand health insurance coverage and the lack of coverage for California’s diverse population.
Research Report
Nearly 140,000 (16%) adults are uninsured in Alameda County.  This report profiles Alameda County’s uninsured, nonelderly adults, ages 19-64. Our findings are based on the results of a commissioned study, conducted in 2000, that was designed to gather and report on baseline information on this particular county population.
Research Report
Nearly 140,000 (16%) adults are uninsured in Alameda County.  This report profiles Alameda County’s uninsured, nonelderly adults, ages 19-64. Our findings are based on the results of a commissioned study, conducted in 2000, that was designed to gather and report on baseline information on this particular county population.
Policy Research Report




Publication Authors:
  • Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP
  • Thomas Rice, PhD
Policy Research Report




Publication Authors:
  • Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP
  • Thomas Rice, PhD
Policy Alert
Over 3.8 million working adults in California have no health insurance. Authors examine three important factors that affect job-based coverage in both California and the United States.
Policy Alert
Over 3.8 million working adults in California have no health insurance. Authors examine three important factors that affect job-based coverage in both California and the United States.
Policy Alert
More than 2 million children in California do not have any form of health insurance. The proportion of uninsured children in the state has increased over the past several years (from 17% in 1995 to 21% in 1998) and is significantly higher than in the rest of the nation (15% in 1998).
Policy Alert
More than 2 million children in California do not have any form of health insurance. The proportion of uninsured children in the state has increased over the past several years (from 17% in 1995 to 21% in 1998) and is significantly higher than in the rest of the nation (15% in 1998).