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Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect and improve health and well-being in the largest county in the United States. Los Angeles County is home to more than 10 million residents and a travel destination for millions each year.

 

One of the department’s top priorities is to advance health equity. Research has increasingly shown that social and economic conditions contribute to approximately 40% of community health and longevity. LA County’s health department is committed to reducing health disparities through collaborations with a wide-range of partners. The department strives to support policies, practices and programs that lead to healthier environments.

Snapshot

  • POPULATION

    3,822,238

  • SQUARE MILES

    502.7

  • TRANSIT SCORE

    53

  • PER CAPITA HOUSEHOLD INCOME

    $43,527

Member

Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd

Director

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