Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 36 Strategies Reduce access to unhealthy foods Reduce initiation and/or increase cessation Support safe travel Community Safety Diet and Exercise Education Family and Social Support Tobacco Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Tobacco retailer location restrictions Set the number, type, proximity, and density of tobacco retailers, especially near homes and schools, via state or local zoning, licensing restrictions, or other regulations Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Tobacco Use Bookmark this strategy Tobacco taxes Increase tobacco price per unit through taxes at the federal, state, or local level Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use 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 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 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 Page 2 Page 3 Currently on page 4
Bookmark this strategy Tobacco retailer location restrictions Set the number, type, proximity, and density of tobacco retailers, especially near homes and schools, via state or local zoning, licensing restrictions, or other regulations Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Tobacco Use
Bookmark this strategy Tobacco taxes Increase tobacco price per unit through taxes at the federal, state, or local level Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Tobacco Use
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 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 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