Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 16 Strategies Scientifically Supported Evidence of Ineffectiveness Housing and Transit Income Tobacco Use Increase worker employability Reduce emissions from mobile sources Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Support safe travel Access to Care Air and Water Quality Community Safety Employment Clear all Bookmark this strategy Rollover protective structures (ROPS) Attach metal bars, frames, or crush proof cabs to a tractor that provide a safety zone for an operator in the event of a rollover or overturn Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety 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 Strong graduated driver licensing laws Strengthen laws that allow young drivers to gain driving experience in stages; often includes passenger and nighttime driving limitations and higher minimum ages for learner’s permits, intermediate, and full licenses Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Traffic calming Modify the built environment to affect traffic speed and patterns via speed humps, pedestrian center crossing islands, roundabouts, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Transitional and subsidized jobs Establish time-limited, subsidized, paid jobs to help individuals with barriers to employment transition to unsubsidized employment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Bookmark this strategy Universal motorcycle helmet laws Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 1 Currently on page 2
Bookmark this strategy Rollover protective structures (ROPS) Attach metal bars, frames, or crush proof cabs to a tractor that provide a safety zone for an operator in the event of a rollover or overturn Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
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 Strong graduated driver licensing laws Strengthen laws that allow young drivers to gain driving experience in stages; often includes passenger and nighttime driving limitations and higher minimum ages for learner’s permits, intermediate, and full licenses Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Traffic calming Modify the built environment to affect traffic speed and patterns via speed humps, pedestrian center crossing islands, roundabouts, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Transitional and subsidized jobs Establish time-limited, subsidized, paid jobs to help individuals with barriers to employment transition to unsubsidized employment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment
Bookmark this strategy Universal motorcycle helmet laws Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety