Session: Health Disparities in the Golden State: Findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey
3127.1: Monday, November 17, 2003: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Oral
Health Disparities in the Golden State: Findings from the 2001 California Health Interview Survey
The session will present findings from studies using data from the new 2001 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS 2001). Papers present findings of studies that analyzed data from the CHIS 2001, studies that focus on significant health disparities in California. In addition, the session will describe the uniquely collaborative model that was used to plan and design the California Health Interview Survey and disseminate results from.CHIS 2001 and CHIS 2003.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the California Health Interview Survey. 2. Identify components of the CHIS collaborative planning and dissemination model. 3. Identify several key findings on disparities in health in California’s diverse population.
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10:30 AMCalifornia health interview survey: A collaborative model for public health surveys in a diverse society
E. Richard Brown, PhD
10:50 AMAt risk for diabetes in California
Allison Diamant, MD, MSHS, Susan Babey, PhD, E. Richard Brown, PhD
11:10 AMHeart disease in California: Findings from the 2001 California health interview survey
John H. Kurata, PhD, MPH, David J. Reynen, MPH, MPPA, Alisa S. Kamigaki, MPH, Nan Pheatt, MPH
11:30 AMMeasuring adolescent health in California
Elaine G. Zahnd, PhD, Sue Holtby, MPH
Organized by:Health Equity and Public Hospitals Caucus
Endorsed by:American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus; Asian Pacific Islander Caucus of APHA; Health Administration; Medical Care; Public Health Education and Health Promotion

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA