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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gerontology
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Advancing equitable healthy aging is crucial for community well-being.
  • Existing public health practices require enhancement to address diverse aging populations.
  • Social determinants of health and intersectionality are key factors in healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide local health departments with a toolkit for equitable healthy aging.
  • To integrate social justice principles into community health improvement.
  • To offer evidence-based actions for age-friendly public health frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a toolkit based on current public health knowledge and practice.
  • Incorporation of advisory input from national public health organizations.
  • Vetting and feedback from public health practitioners and leaders in Florida.

Main Results:

  • The toolkit includes modules on foundational principles and evidence-based actions.
  • It addresses infrastructure, assessment, planning, and practice for equitable healthy aging.
  • The toolkit was well-received by public health professionals.

Conclusions:

  • The Equitable Healthy Aging in Public Health Toolkit is a valuable resource for local health departments.
  • It promotes the integration of health equity into community health improvement strategies.
  • The toolkit is freely available to support public health initiatives.