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 Funders Government Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Income Tobacco Use Nonprofits Public Health Some Evidence Increase or supplement income Reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Clear all Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for outdoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking outdoors or restrict it to designated areas Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Tobacco Use Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Smoke-free policies for outdoor areas Implement private sector rules or public sector regulations that prohibit smoking outdoors or restrict it to designated areas Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Tobacco Use
Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income