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Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (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 over 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. Public Health 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
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POPULATION
3,822,238
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SQUARE MILES
469.49
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TRANSIT SCORE
53
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PER CAPITA HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$39,378
Member
Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd
Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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Urban Health Agenda
Our vision for the future of urban health looks beyond health care. Government and community organizations work together to make our wider environments safer, healthier, and more equitable.
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Health Equity Tool
Together with Human Impact Partners, we created an Equity Lens Tool for health officials and their staffs to use in the context of COVID-related decision making.
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