Improving Health Through Policy Change
Changing laws and policies can have a significant impact on the overall health of the public. Many times policies are changed at the federal and state level. Sometimes local governments, school districts, and institutions can make small changes in local policies with a big impact in health. Health promotion efforts are often enhanced by supportive policies. For more information about policy change, please contact Anne Barna, Health Analyst. A listing here does not imply that BEDHD endorses any or all of a particular group’s policy initiatives.
Smoke-free Policy
Tobacco Free Michigan
Childhood Obesity Prevention:
The National Policy and Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Prevention Institute
Prevention Institute helps communities, governments, and foundations design effective prevention strategies. The focus areas include:
Built Environment
CDC – Designing and Building Healthy Places