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Diet and Exercise Measurement Strategies
A person’s body mass index (BMI) is a common method for measuring obesity, a proxy for diet and exercise. The standard threshold for obesity...
Digging Deeper - Clinical Care
Access What percentage of health care providers accept all forms of payment (including Medicare and Medicaid)? What percentage of infants and kindergarteners are fully...
Digging Deeper - Physical Environment
Air and Water Quality What are the levels of various air pollutants, e.g., carbon monoxide, ozone, lead, mercury, nitrous oxides? What are the rates...
Digital interventions to prevent HIV and other STIs
Provide tailored health information and assistance with decision making, behavior change, and emotional support via digital interactive programs
District of Columbia
Dram shop liability laws
Hold alcohol retailers legally responsible for injuries or damage caused by providing alcohol to intoxicated or underage customers; also called commercial host liability laws
Drink special restrictions
Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions
Early childhood home visiting programs
Provide at-risk expectant parents and families with young children with information, support, and training regarding child health, development, and care from prenatal stages through early childhood via trained home visitors
Early Head Start (EHS)
Provide child care, parent education, physical health and mental health services, and other family supports to pregnant women and parents with low incomes and children from birth to age three
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Expand refundable earned income tax credits for working individuals and families with low to moderate incomes