Establish a break from the school day, typically before lunch, that involves planned, inclusive, actively supervised games or activities; also called semi-structured, or structured recess
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Activity programs for older adults
Offer group educational, social, or physical activities that promote social interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement among older adults
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise, Family and Social Support
Administrative license suspension/revocation laws
Enable law enforcement to immediately take the license of a driver who fails or refuses to take a chemical test for alcohol
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Adult vocational training
Support acquisition of job-specific skills through education, certification programs, or on-the-job training, often with personal development resources and other supports
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Employment
Affordable housing tax increment financing (TIF)
Create designated tax districts that generate revenue to invest in affordable housing initiatives, blight remediation, and economic development efforts
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Housing and Transit
Alcohol access restrictions in public places
Restrict alcohol availability and use at sporting events, other public events (e.g., concerts and street fairs) and in public spaces such as parks and beaches
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol advertising restrictions
Restrict the content and placement of alcohol advertisements on broadcasts, outdoor displays, internet marketing, etc. via state laws, local ordinances, industry self-regulation, or a combination of efforts
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol days of sale restrictions
Limit the days alcohol can be sold in on-premise settings such as bars and restaurants or in off-premise outlets such as liquor and convenience stores; sometimes with limits to times of sale
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol outlet density restrictions
Limit increases in the number and concentration of alcohol outlets by area or by population through licensing or zoning regulations
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use, Community Safety
Alcohol taxes
Increase the price of alcohol via regular adjustments to taxes levied for beer, wine, and liquor purchases
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Allied dental professional scope of practice
Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care
Alternative fuels initiatives
Support alternative fuel and vehicle use via financial incentives (e.g., tax benefits, rebates, etc.), mandates (e.g., consumption targets or renewable fuel standards), research and development investments, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Air and Water Quality
Alternative high schools for at-risk students
Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at-risk of dropping out of traditional high schools
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Attendance interventions for chronically absent students
Support interventions that provide chronically absent students with resources to improve self-esteem, social skills, etc. and address familial and school-related factors that can contribute to poor attendance
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Automated speed enforcement cameras
Use devices such as speed cameras, laser devices, radar, etc. to enforce speed limits; devices can be permanent fixtures or be used manually by law enforcement officers
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Housing and Transit, Community Safety
Ban the Box
Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks
Evidence Rating:
Mixed Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Employment
Bicycle helmet laws
Establish laws that require bicyclists to wear helmets; laws can apply to children or all bicyclists and can be established at the state or local level
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety
Bicycle paths, lanes & tracks
Accommodate or provide dedicated space for bicyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected bike lanes, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety
Bike & pedestrian master plans
Establish a framework to increase walking and biking trails and improve connectivity of non-auto paths and trails in a particular area
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Housing and Transit, Diet and Exercise
Blood alcohol concentration laws
Set legal limits for drivers’ blood alcohol concentrations (BACs)
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use