Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 106 Strategies 12059 29393 Air and Water Quality Community Safety Education Sexual Activity Assist youth involved with the justice system Increase early childhood education Prevent intimate partner violence Government Nonprofits Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Clear all Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety 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 Bookmark this strategy Universal motorcycle helmet laws Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety 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 Youth civics education Teach students attitudes, skills, knowledge, and behavior needed to participate in and contribute to a democracy Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Family and Social Support Education First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Currently on page 11
Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety
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
Bookmark this strategy Universal motorcycle helmet laws Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
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 Youth civics education Teach students attitudes, skills, knowledge, and behavior needed to participate in and contribute to a democracy Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Family and Social Support Education