Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Nonprofits Public Health Education Housing and Transit Income Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Scientifically Supported Evidence of Ineffectiveness Parent education programs Promote healthy eating Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Reduce risky sexual behavior Access to Care Diet and Exercise Clear all Bookmark this strategy Breastfeeding promotion programs Provide education, information, counseling, and support for breastfeeding to women throughout pre- and post-natal care Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise Bookmark this strategy Comprehensive risk reduction sexual education Provide information about contraception and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in classroom or community settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity Bookmark this strategy Condom availability programs Provide condoms free of charge or at a reduced cost in community and school-based settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity Bookmark this strategy Reach Out and Read Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for indoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking indoors or restrict it to designated, often outdoor, areas Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use
Bookmark this strategy Breastfeeding promotion programs Provide education, information, counseling, and support for breastfeeding to women throughout pre- and post-natal care Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Comprehensive risk reduction sexual education Provide information about contraception and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in classroom or community settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity
Bookmark this strategy Condom availability programs Provide condoms free of charge or at a reduced cost in community and school-based settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity
Bookmark this strategy Reach Out and Read Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for indoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking indoors or restrict it to designated, often outdoor, areas Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use