Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 14 Strategies Some Evidence Insufficient Evidence Housing and Transit Income Quality of Care Tobacco Use Increase or supplement income Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Support affordable housing options Access to Care Air and Water Quality Community Safety Education Family and Social Support Clear all Bookmark this strategy Recreational marijuana legalization Allow adults to possess a limited amount of marijuana for personal, non-medical use Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment 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 Universal firearm background checks Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 1 Currently on page 2
Bookmark this strategy Recreational marijuana legalization Allow adults to possess a limited amount of marijuana for personal, non-medical use Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
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 Universal firearm background checks Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety