California Health Interview Survey

Description:
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) provides population-based, standardized health-related data from 55,000 households selected from all 58 counties in California. The survey includes questions about screening for breast, colorectal, cervical, and prostate cancers, and sun avoidance. Although similar to National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the CHIS is modified for telephone implementation and is less detailed. The CHIS is unique in that it provides sufficient data on certain populations, such as Asians and Pacific Islanders, to permit improved analyses.

Web Site:
http://appliedresearch.cancer.gov/surveys/chis/

Contact:
Nancy Breen; breenn@mail.nih.gov

This page last updated 2006-05-12 00:00:00