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County of LA joins the World Resources Institute’s Coolfood Pledge
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The County of Los Angeles signed the World Resources Institute’s Coolfood Pledge, committing to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030. Progress will be tracked yearly, and toward this goal, the County will serve plant-based and plant-forward sustainable meals across its County hospitals, correctional facilities, employee dining, entertainment destinations and more.
Learn more about LA County's efforts from the Chief's Sustainability Office and the Board Motions listed below.
Public Health Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2024–2025, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors expanded its healthy food purchasing policies to increase plant-based options across County programs and venues. These actions support climate goals and improve the health of employees, visitors, and residents who rely on County food services. The Department of Public Health has updated its food standards to require plant-based choices in County food venues and programs such as hospitals, correctional facilities, older adult meal programs, cafeterias, and cultural sites.
Board Motions:
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Through Food Procurement
- Expanding County Actions to Reduce GHG Emissions
- LA County to Join the Coolfood Pledge
LA County Urges Increasing Access to Healthy Environments with CDC's Release of the 2024 Adult Obesity Prevalence Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2024 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, showing that obesity continues to be a significant public health challenge across the United States. According to the new data, at least 1 in 4 adults in every state are living with obesity, underscoring ongoing concerns about chronic disease risk and health equity. In Los Angeles County, nearly 30% of adults are obese or overweight. Learn more about what Public Health is doing to address obesity locally.
Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Awarded Grants from the State to Address Traffic Safety
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awards the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention grant funding to support promoting traffic safety, reducing teen distracted driving, improving bicycle safety and assisting low-income families with proper child seat installations. The goals of this initiative further the County’s Vision Zero Initiative by supporting the County’s Child Passenger Safety Program.
Heart Disease and Stroke in LA County: 2025 Update
More than 2.1 million people in Los Angeles have been diagnosed with hypertension at some time in their lives. Nearly half do not have their blood pressure under optimal control. Hypertension – high blood pressure – can increase the risk of heart disease. Over half a million Angelenos have been told they have heart disease at some point. Learn about promising community approaches to help improve people’s heart health.
Los Angeles County Food Equity Roundtable Report
Recognizing that food insecurity among Los Angeles County residents has long been at a crisis level — nearly 1 in 4 households experienced an incidence of food insecurity between 2021 and 2022 – the Los Angeles County Food Equity
Roundtable issued an aggressive action plan for transforming the region’s disconnected food system. Click here to read more about LA County’s action plan to
address and reduce food insecurity.
Learn about Food Insecurity in LA County - Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption by Children and Adolescents in LA County.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health releases their latest report
on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by children and adolescents in Los Angeles County.
For more information, visit the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program.
Public Health to Work on the Healthy Brain Initiative
To address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health was awarded funding through the California Healthy Brain Initiative to provide support and resources to LA County residents living with dementia and caregivers who help manage those with this condition.
For more information, visit the Alzheimer's Disease Program.
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