Community
Policy and Environmental Change
Changes
in policies and environmental settings where people work, congregate or
live can encourage choices for increasing daily physical activity, selecting
healthier foods, and decreasing exposure to tobacco products or by-products
such as smoke. Additionally, policies can assist in placing life saving
devices in desirable and highly effective public locations.
The Texas Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Program and Texas Council
on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke support two recognition programs
that set standards for community policies which help reduce the burden
of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke in Texas.
The goal of the Heart
Smart Site Recognition Program is to recognize employers,
schools, and healthcare providers that model excellence in the prevention,
awareness and treatment of CVD and stroke.
The Heart and Stroke Healthy City Recognition
Program focuses on ten community indicators
considered most important for the prevention of CVD in settings such as
emergency response, health care, worksites, schools and restaurants.
Community Policy and Environmental Change Resource
Links
American
Heart Association Community Programs |
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention |
Tobacco Prevention/Cessation |
Last Updated May 5, 2005 |