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2005 Community Health Assessments

The 2005 Community Health Assessments are now available.

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  Access to Healthcare Services   

Alcohol & Drug Use and Related Behaviors
Children At-Risk
Chronic Disease Prevention
Economic Opportunity
Educational Attainment
Health of Older Adults
Access to Healthcare Services
Infant Mortality
Obesity
Tobacco Use
Uninsured

Back to 1998 Community Health Assessment Report


 

Behavioral Risk Factor Survey

Lack of health insurance
25.9% Central LA
13.9% Nation

One or more places to go to receive healthcare advice
82.2% Central LA
85.1% Nation

15.4% of adults did not obtain medical care due to cost in the prior twelve months

Community Perceptions

High health insurance premiums
High prescription costs
Many uninsured working poor
Insufficient primary care providers
Limited and delayed access

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