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Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death

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There are significant disparities in pregnancy-related outcomes in the United States. Many of these deaths considered preventable, so state and federal policy makers are taking steps to improve health outcomes for pregnant people.

Health Equity Policy Toolkit

Guam,

This toolkit is designed to support public health leaders in leveraging the policy development process to achieve health equity in their jurisdiction.

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

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STIs,
HIV,

Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.

Building a More Equitable Economy Post-Pandemic

Utah,
Blog,

Economic security and well-being, job stability, access to safe and affordable housing, access to healthy and nutritious foods, and access to resources to manage mental and physical health—all of these things impact individual, family, and ...

Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities

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Community design strategies that increase the availability of safe and accessible outdoor spaces create more physical activity opportunities for people of all abilities.

COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Utah,

The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased likelihood of ...