Addressing the links between violence, healthy eating, and activity
Violence not only directly contributes to poor health outcomes, it also threatens the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention strategies-designing neighborhoods that encourage walking and bicycling and providing access to healthy and affordable food retail outlets and grocery stores. While violence exists in most communities, its link to healthy eating and active living is more prominent in historically underserved low income and communities of color. Communities are exploring the link among violence, healthy eating, and activity, and have taken action toward reducing inequities in health and safety.
Read more about Prevention Institute's approach to connecting safety and chronic disease prevention efforts.
