What is AskCHIS?AskCHIS is a free online tool that enables you to search for health statistics on your county and state. |
The power of CHIS
From supporting state and federal health reform to drawing a link between soda and obesity, CHIS data have been used to support significant efforts to improve the health of millions in the state and across the nation. Read about CHIS making an impact over the years and highlights from 2010.
Overview
| Policymakers, researchers, health experts, members of the media and others depend on the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) for credible and comprehensive data on the health of Californians. Learn more about CHIS in a brief video (at right) or read below to get quick answers about who and where CHIS interviews, survey topics, our partners, funders and more. |
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What is CHIS?
CHIS is the nation's largest state health survey. A random-dial telephone survey conducted every two years on a wide range of health topics, CHIS data gives a detailed picture of the health and health care needs of California's large and diverse population. Read more about CHIS...
Who does CHIS interview?
More than 50,000 Californians - including adults, teenagers and children - are surveyed by CHIS. Participants in the CHIS survey are chosen at random and the sample is extensive enough to be statistically representative of California's diverse population. CHIS is especially known for its hard-to-find data on ethnic subgroups. Learn more about who CHIS surveys…
Where does CHIS interview?
CHIS telephone surveys are conducted in all 58 counties of California. CHIS may also conduct over-sampling and small-area estimates of certain counties, such as Los Angeles and San Diego. Learn more...
What health topics are covered by CHIS?
From asthma, diabetes and obesity to immigrant health and the number of Californians with health insurance, CHIS covers dozens of health topics. See the full list of health topics...
Who uses CHIS data?
Legislators, policy makers, local health departments, state agencies, community organizations, advocacy groups, foundations, researchers, and many others use CHIS data to justify programs that fight health threats like obesity and diabetes and aid policies that improve public health. Learn more about what how CHIS data is used…
Who leads CHIS?
CHIS is conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health and the Department of Health Care Services. Its Principal Investigator is Dr. E. Richard Brown, director of The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and a noted authority on health policy issues. Learn more about CHIS leadership…
Who funds CHIS?
CHIS is funded by a network of public agencies and private organizations concerned with improving the status of health care in California, as well as individual researchers and supporters who value CHIS data. See all CHIS funders...
