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December 16, 2020

UCLA CHPR releases updated California Health Interview Survey COVID-19 monthly estimates

The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), conducted under the aegis of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and led by Ninez Ponce, Fielding School professor of health policy and management, released new COVID-19-related estimates from August 2020 and pooled county estimates. An updated interface is also now available.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

December 10, 2020

A surgeon’s birthday may be a dicey day for older patients

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researcher Dr. Yusuke Tsugawa, assistant professor of health policy and management, co-authors study that shows that 30-day mortality rates are approximately 23% higher for patients 65 and older who are treated on a surgeon’s birthday.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

December 9, 2020

Meditation, survivorship classes reduce symptoms of depression in younger breast cancer survivors

Dr. Patricia Ganz and Professor Catherine M. Crespi, both with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, are part of a UCLA-led research team that found interventions can be distributed on virtual platforms.

December 8, 2020

UCLA Public Health, Nursing professor shares her experience as a subject in COVID-19 vaccine trial

Kristen Choi, UCLA Fielding School assistant professor of health policy and management, says doctors and nurses should discuss side effects with patients, reassure them about vaccine’s safety.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

December 3, 2020

UCLA Fielding School researchers find California's Latinos suffer high mortality rates

David Hayes-Bautista and Paul Hsu, both with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, have found that Latino Californians suffer significantly higher COVID-19 pandemic-related deaths than non-Hispanic whites.

Source: UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture

November 30, 2020

Study shows link between economic, social, environmental factors and oral health

Income, education, neighborhood and immigration status can play a significant role, according to research by a team led by Nadereh Pourat, UCLA Fielding School of Public health professor of health policy and management.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 24, 2020

Schooling disrupted by the pandemic in the united states likely to have life-long impact, study says

Team that includes UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers suggests loss of 2-4 months of education in grade school could lead to shortened life spans for boys and girls.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

November 18, 2020

UCLA model identifies neighborhoods that should have priority for vaccine, other COVID-19 help

New UCLA research shows which populations in Los Angeles County are most vulnerable.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 16, 2020

UCLA report calls for easier access to data on American Indians’ and Alaska Natives’ health

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report calls for easier access to data on American Indians’ and Alaska Natives’ health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 12, 2020

The U.S. lags in life expectancy, even while spending more than any wealthy country in the world

A research team led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty found as much as $1.9 trillion of financial waste in the current U.S. healthcare system.

Source: American Journal of Public Health (AJPH)

November 3, 2020

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led research shows U.S. falling behind in the health care of those 50 and older

An international study led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researcher Prof. James Macinko has determined that the United States is far from the most effective healthcare provider for those 50 and older among 23 countries, ranging from Austria to the United States.

Source: Health Affairs

October 29, 2020

Whether Californians vote may hinge on race, ethnicity, UCLA health survey finds

Newly released data from the largest statewide survey, published by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, provide insights on voting patterns, mental, emotional and environmental health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom