Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 14 Strategies Some Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Reduce access to unhealthy foods Support safe travel Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Diet and Exercise Education Family and Social Support Clear all Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment Bookmark this strategy Unhealthy snack taxes Increase the price of snack products high in sugar and fat by adding an excise or sales tax Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Diet and Exercise Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Universal firearm background checks Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 1 Currently on page 2
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
Bookmark this strategy Unhealthy snack taxes Increase the price of snack products high in sugar and fat by adding an excise or sales tax Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Universal firearm background checks Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety