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 Business Community Members Diet and Exercise Education Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Income Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Government Scientifically Supported Mixed Evidence Create supportive work environments Improve housing quality Increase or supplement income Reduce risky sexual behavior Air and Water Quality Clear all Bookmark this strategy Lead paint abatement programs Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Minimum wage increases Increase the lowest hourly, daily, or monthly compensation that employers may legally pay to workers Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Paid family leave Provide employees with paid time off for circumstances such as a recent birth or adoption, a parent or spouse with a serious medical condition, or a sick child Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Bookmark this strategy School or community-based abstinence-only education Promote abstinence from sexual activity, generally only with mention of condoms and birth control to highlight failure rates Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Sexual Activity Bookmark this strategy Weatherization assistance program Provide assistance to families with low incomes to make their homes more energy efficient and to permanently reduce their energy bills Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 1 Currently on page 2
Bookmark this strategy Lead paint abatement programs Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Minimum wage increases Increase the lowest hourly, daily, or monthly compensation that employers may legally pay to workers Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Paid family leave Provide employees with paid time off for circumstances such as a recent birth or adoption, a parent or spouse with a serious medical condition, or a sick child Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment
Bookmark this strategy School or community-based abstinence-only education Promote abstinence from sexual activity, generally only with mention of condoms and birth control to highlight failure rates Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Sexual Activity
Bookmark this strategy Weatherization assistance program Provide assistance to families with low incomes to make their homes more energy efficient and to permanently reduce their energy bills Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit