Overview
Dataset Summary
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the largest state health survey in the United States, providing detailed data on health status, health behaviors, health conditions, and access to care among California’s diverse population. CHIS oversamples many racial and ethnic minority groups and conducts interviews in multiple languages, enabling robust analyses of health disparities and sociodemographic patterns.
Caveats
- Findings may not be generalizable to populations outside California
- Serial cross-sectional design limits individual-level longitudinal ana
Examples of Outcomes Examined
- Vaccine hesitancy
- Chronic condition prevalence
- Healthcare utilization
Topic
Health Equity, Outcomes, Quality, and Safety
Resource Type
Dataset
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