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Healthy People in Healthy Places

The places where people live, work, learn, and play will protect and promote their health and safety, especially those at greater risk of health disparities.

photograph of an apartment buildingHealthy Communities
Increase the number of communities that protect, and promote health and safety and prevent illness and injury in all their members.

photograph of children playing outside homeHealthy Homes
Protect and promote health through safe and healthy home environments.

photograph of teens in schoolHealthy Schools
Increase the number of schools that protect and promote the health, safety and development of all students, and protect and promote the health and safety of all staff. (e.g.-healthy food vending, physical activity programs)

photograph of adult using a hammerHealthy Workplaces
Promote and protect the health and safety of people who work by preventing workplace-related fatalities, illnesses, injuries, and personal health risks.

photograph of operating roomHealthy Healthcare Settings
Increase the number of healthcare settings that provide safe, effective, and satisfying patient care.

photograph of correctional facilityHealthy Institutions
Increase the number of institutions that provide safe, healthy, and equitable environments for their residents, clients or inmates.

photograph of person at a subway stationHealthy Travel and Recreation
Ensure that environments enhance health and prevent illness and injury during travel and recreation.

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