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Miriam Tardif-Douglin1, Chris Collins2, Emily Roland3
1Research and policy analyst, CaroNova, North Carolina Healthcare Foundation, Cary, North Carolina.
The physical environment impacts health, potentially causing chronic diseases and obesity. Multisector community coalitions in North Carolina use the Collective Impact Model to overcome environmental and policy barriers to better health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The physical environment, encompassing living, working, and recreational spaces, significantly influences health outcomes.
- Environmental factors are recognized as key determinants of chronic diseases and obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of the physical environment in health conditions.
- To introduce the Collective Impact Model as a framework for addressing environmental and policy barriers to health in North Carolina.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the Collective Impact Model framework.
- Engaging multisector community coalitions.
Main Results:
- Identifying environmental and policy barriers to improved health.
- Demonstrating a foundation for community-led health initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Addressing environmental and policy factors is crucial for preventing chronic diseases and obesity.
- The Collective Impact Model provides a structured approach for community coalitions to improve population health by tackling environmental determinants.
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