Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 15 Strategies Scientifically Supported Evidence of Ineffectiveness Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Increase opportunities for oral health care Reduce access to unhealthy foods Support safe travel Access to Care Air and Water Quality Community Safety Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Clear all Bookmark this strategy School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Soda taxes Increase the price of sugar sweetened beverages (e.g., soda) by adding an excise or sales tax Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise 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 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 School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Soda taxes Increase the price of sugar sweetened beverages (e.g., soda) by adding an excise or sales tax Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise
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 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