Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 4 Strategies Educators Government Education Employment Housing and Transit Sexual Activity Some Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Parent education programs Raise the price of alcohol Reduce emissions from mobile sources Air and Water Quality Alcohol and Drug Use Diet and Exercise Clear all Bookmark this strategy Drink special restrictions Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy Parents as Teachers (PAT) Support home visits that teach parents about early childhood development and effective parenting strategies, with child development screenings, parental meetings, and links to community resources Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Vehicle inspection & maintenance (I/M) programs Require scheduled testing of vehicles’ tailpipe and evaporative emissions; federally mandated in areas with particularly poor air quality Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Drink special restrictions Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy Parents as Teachers (PAT) Support home visits that teach parents about early childhood development and effective parenting strategies, with child development screenings, parental meetings, and links to community resources Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle inspection & maintenance (I/M) programs Require scheduled testing of vehicles’ tailpipe and evaporative emissions; federally mandated in areas with particularly poor air quality Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
