Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Business Health Care Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Income Tobacco Use Nonprofits Scientifically Supported Mixed Evidence Build social capital within communities Improve housing quality Increase social connectedness Air and Water Quality Diet and Exercise Clear all Bookmark this strategy Activity programs for older adults Offer group educational, social, creative, musical, or physical activities that promote social interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement among older adults Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Extracurricular activities for social engagement Support organized social, art, or physical activities for school-aged youth outside of the school time Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Integrated pest management for indoor use Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit 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 Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Activity programs for older adults Offer group educational, social, creative, musical, or physical activities that promote social interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement among older adults Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Extracurricular activities for social engagement Support organized social, art, or physical activities for school-aged youth outside of the school time Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Integrated pest management for indoor use Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
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 Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support