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Eight Elements of a Strong Policy

Eight Elements of a Strong Policy

Learn how to craft sustainable public health policy that supports healthier environments by defining the problem, finding policy solutions that work and locating resources for help. Having a clear understanding of the legal and policy context for any public health effort is critical for everyone working to create lasting, meaningful change. Public health has experienced a seismic shift in how policy is viewed in prevention efforts.  What can communities do to ensure that public health policy creates healthy environments?