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In Case You Missed It: 10 Headlines from ASTHO’s Public Health TechXpo

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A quick rundown of sessions and speakers at the 2022 ASTHO Public Health TechXpo.

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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ACEs,
Guam,

People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

Placemaking Begets Youth Sports, Promoting Healthier Communities

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ACEs,

Creating community gathering spaces, or placemaking, has garnered considerable attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth sports is an important outgrowth of placemaking as they can be a protective factor in preventing ACEs and ...

Public Health Frameworks to Advance Healthy Aging

This ASTHOBrief highlights healthy aging frameworks by AARP and Trust for America's Health that include health promotion, injury prevention, and chronic disease management along with another domain that emphasizes facilitation of ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACEs,
Ohio,

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...

States Serving Up Healthy Eating Policies

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States have identified different strategies to implement healthy eating approaches and reduce obesity at the school and community levels, as well as through food labeling at grocery stores and food markets.