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Journal Article
Social Media Use and Serious Psychological Distress Among Adolescents
This research letter describes the increasing trend of almost-constant social media use among California adolescents and the association with serious psychological distress, focusing on the influence of familial and experiential factors.
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Journal Article
Social Media Use and Serious Psychological Distress Among Adolescents
This research letter describes the increasing trend of almost-constant social media use among California adolescents and the association with serious psychological distress, focusing on the influence of familial and experiential factors.
Cover of Parks After Dark evaluation report, May 2024
Policy Research Report
Parks After Dark Evaluation Report, May 2024
In this report, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research provides information from their evaluation of the 2023 Parks After Dark (PAD) program in Los Angeles County. PAD is a Los Angeles County initiative led by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in partnership with other County departments and community-based organizations.
Cover of Parks After Dark evaluation report, May 2024
Policy Research Report
Parks After Dark Evaluation Report, May 2024
In this report, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research provides information from their evaluation of the 2023 Parks After Dark (PAD) program in Los Angeles County. PAD is a Los Angeles County initiative led by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in partnership with other County departments and community-based organizations.
parks after dark evaluation brief cover with little girls wearing PAD shirts and showing medals and infographic in the background
Policy Brief
Parks After Dark Evaluation Brief, May 2024
In this infographic brief, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research summarizes information from their evaluation of the 2022 Parks After Dark (PAD) program in Los Angeles County. PAD is a county initiative led by the Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with other county departments and community-based organizations.
parks after dark evaluation brief cover with little girls wearing PAD shirts and showing medals and infographic in the background
Policy Brief
Parks After Dark Evaluation Brief, May 2024
In this infographic brief, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research summarizes information from their evaluation of the 2022 Parks After Dark (PAD) program in Los Angeles County. PAD is a county initiative led by the Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with other county departments and community-based organizations.
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Fact Sheet
A Child is a Child: Asian American Children's Health
The data presented in these fact sheets highlight strengths and assets and some of the barriers that Asian American children, youth, and families face in California that impact their health and well-being, as well as community-defined protective factors that help address and mitigate inequities.
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Fact Sheet
A Child is a Child: Asian American Children's Health
The data presented in these fact sheets highlight strengths and assets and some of the barriers that Asian American children, youth, and families face in California that impact their health and well-being, as well as community-defined protective factors that help address and mitigate inequities.
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Fact Sheet
A Child is a Child: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children's Health
The data presented in this fact sheet highlight strengths and assets and some of the barriers that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) children, youth, and families face in California that shape their health and well-being, as well as community-defined protective factors that help address and mitigate inequities.
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Fact Sheet
A Child is a Child: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children's Health
The data presented in this fact sheet highlight strengths and assets and some of the barriers that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) children, youth, and families face in California that shape their health and well-being, as well as community-defined protective factors that help address and mitigate inequities.
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Journal Article
Associations of Homelessness with Primary Care and Acute Care Utilization Among Medicaid-Enrolled Youth
Youth comprise one-third of the U.S. homeless population. However, little is known about how homelessness affects health care utilization. Authors examine associations of homelessness with hospitalization, primary care, and emergency department (ED) visits, varying by race/ethnicity, among Medicaid-enrolled youth.
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Associations of Homelessness with Primary Care and Acute Care Utilization Among Medicaid-Enrolled Youth
Youth comprise one-third of the U.S. homeless population. However, little is known about how homelessness affects health care utilization. Authors examine associations of homelessness with hospitalization, primary care, and emergency department (ED) visits, varying by race/ethnicity, among Medicaid-enrolled youth.
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Policy Brief
California Adults With Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Are at Greater Risk for Serious Psychological Distress and Report Perceived and Unmet Need for Mental Health Care Services
This study uses data from the 2022 CHIS to analyze the distribution of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their relationship to mental health issues such as serious psychological distress (SPD) and to perceived need and unmet need for mental health care among California adults.
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Policy Brief
California Adults With Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Are at Greater Risk for Serious Psychological Distress and Report Perceived and Unmet Need for Mental Health Care Services
This study uses data from the 2022 CHIS to analyze the distribution of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their relationship to mental health issues such as serious psychological distress (SPD) and to perceived need and unmet need for mental health care among California adults.
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Telehealth Experience Among Patients with Limited English Proficiency (JAMA Network Open)
Authors examined differences in telehealth access and experience between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and patients with English proficiency (EP) in California using 2021 adult data from California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), which is conducted in 6 languages.
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Telehealth Experience Among Patients with Limited English Proficiency (JAMA Network Open)
Authors examined differences in telehealth access and experience between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and patients with English proficiency (EP) in California using 2021 adult data from California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), which is conducted in 6 languages.
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Journal Article
Without Data Equity, We Will Not Achieve Health Equity
Authors dicuss the importance of data equity in pursuing health equity and highlight the UCLA Data Equity Center (DEC), which supports organizations in implementing the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) updated standards by offering technical assistance and resources to turn data equity goals into concrete actions.
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Without Data Equity, We Will Not Achieve Health Equity
Authors dicuss the importance of data equity in pursuing health equity and highlight the UCLA Data Equity Center (DEC), which supports organizations in implementing the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) updated standards by offering technical assistance and resources to turn data equity goals into concrete actions.
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Research Report
California State of Public Health Report

Researchers use multiple health measures and data sources to highlight the major trends and disparities in health outcomes across California. This report describes public health’s unique role in population health improvement, as well as the leading causes of mortality, premature death, and morbidity across the various life stages of Californians; as well as the shared risk and protective factors contributing to these health outcomes.

The life course perspective emphasized in this report illustrates the opportunity to address the unique disparities of health conditions within specific groups through prevention strategies that promote safe conditions for all Californians as they live, work, and grow. These public health priority approaches include: 

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Research Report
California State of Public Health Report

Researchers use multiple health measures and data sources to highlight the major trends and disparities in health outcomes across California. This report describes public health’s unique role in population health improvement, as well as the leading causes of mortality, premature death, and morbidity across the various life stages of Californians; as well as the shared risk and protective factors contributing to these health outcomes.

The life course perspective emphasized in this report illustrates the opportunity to address the unique disparities of health conditions within specific groups through prevention strategies that promote safe conditions for all Californians as they live, work, and grow. These public health priority approaches include: