Children and Youth


The term “child” can refer to anyone below the age of 18, which is the age of legal adulthood in the U.S. In some cases, a child is defined as someone below the age of 13, and those between 13 and 18 are referred to as adolescents or teenagers, though different definitions of age classifications exist and vary in scope. For example, some definitions extend adolescence to age 19. “Childhood” and “youth” are other general terms for the period of life between the ages of 1 and 18 and are usually defined by certain developmental and transitional events, like rapid growth and beginning schooling. Referring to people by their age group or educational level (teens, elementary school age children, etc.) is one way to be more specific when discussing or referring to children and youth. Terminology is an individual preference and should be treated as such.


Children and adolescents account for an estimated 22% of the U.S. population. Childhood is a crucial time of development in the human lifespan. From birth to age five, children’s brains are developing rapidly, producing up to 40,000 neural connections per second. The connections made during this period of growth enable movement, language acquisition and emotional expression, and form the building blocks for skills developed later in life, like self-regulation, problem-solving, and motivation . Childhood experiences have lifelong effects on behavior, learning, physical and mental health, and overall well-being. Today, children and youth are growing up in uncertain and dangerous times—in 2020, gun violence surpassed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of childhood, including education, social and emotional development, and access to routine medical care. Caring for these aspects of children’s health and well-being is vital, not only for their sake today, but for the sake of the adults they will become in the future. 


Historically, children have been a particularly vulnerable population. It was not until the mid-19th century that children were recognized as a distinct and unique population as opposed to just smaller versions of adults. Programs specifically for children, like the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the National School Lunch Program, and Head Start and Early Head Start, have improved the health and well-being of American children, in addition to raising awareness of the importance of children’s health.


Though awareness about and understanding of the factors contributing to childhood health and well-being has improved in the last century, not all of America’s children and youth have reaped the benefits. Racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States are pervasive and extend to America’s children, including in mortality, access to and quality of care, use of services, and prevention, among other areas. From 2018-2019, the proportion of children who were reported as not in excellent or very good health was 10% overall, but was 13% for Hispanic or Latino children and 15% for Black children. Children of color are also disproportionately affected by lack of insurance: 14% of Native American and 9% of Hispanic/Latinx children did not have health insurance coverage in 2019, when the average for all children in the U.S. was only 6%.  Additionally, children and youth that are economically poor, disabled, LGBTQ+, and/or of color experience compounding marginalizations and are overall more likely to struggle to thrive. 


Achieving health equity and justice for children and youth requires continued dedication to their well-being and acknowledgement of their vulnerability—many negative health outcomes that children face are preventable. Special attention should be paid to marginalized groups, especially children of color, in order to improve their access to opportunities, care, and health equity. Institutionalizing and operationalizing equity and justice throughout the education, child care, child welfare, and health care sectors will require organizations, allies, and systems to deeply center and follow the leadership of people with lived experience. Community-led processes, self-representation, and centering the perspectives and voices of children and youth are a few effective tactics communities can leverage to advance equity and well-being.


Resources & Tools


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First page of Well-Being Assessment (Youth)
Well-being Assessment (Youth)
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by IHI
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School Budgets, Student Health to Benefit from Higher Nutrition Standards
Resource
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Children Can Come Into Contact With Lead Almost Anywhere infographic
Children Can Come Into Contact With Lead Almost Anywhere
Resource
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Student Academic Performance Is Affected by Issues Inside and Outside School infographic
Student Academic Performance Is Affected by Issues Inside and Outside School
Resource
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Screen capture of Kids Score Skate Park Using Health Data webpage
Kids Score Skate Park Using Health Data
Resource
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Home page of the KIDS COUNT website
KIDS COUNT Data Center
Tool - Data/mapping Tool
First page of Colorado SB 20-001: Expand Behavioral Health Training for K-12 Educators Health Note
Colorado SB 20-001: Expand Behavioral Health Training for K-12 Educators
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Columbus North East Area Plan which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; Urban; Primary research;
Columbus North East Area Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
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Bright Spot: Reducing the Risk
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Grade Retention:  A Case Study in Cincinnati Public Schools which includes icons related to the following: education; children and youth; Urban; Quantitative research; lifelong learning
Grade Retention: A Case Study in Cincinnati Public Schools
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 03/01/2013
Screen capture of 'Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Children' webpage
Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Children
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by CDC National Center for Health Statistics
First page of
The Time to Act Is Now: Investing in LGBTQIA2S+ Student Mental Health in K-12 Schools With a Youth-Centered Approach
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Society for Public Health Education
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Davidson Walks and Rolls: Active Transportation Master Plan which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; Urban; Mixed methods; reliable transportation
Davidson Walks and Rolls: Active Transportation Master Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 12/31/2012
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled California Assembly Bill 346: Joint Use Projects and Eligibility for State Assistance which includes icons related to the following: physical activity; children and youth; Urban; Literature Review; basic needs for health and safety
California Assembly Bill 346: Joint Use Projects and Eligibility for State Assistance
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 04/30/2009
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Comprehensive Cluster Residential Ordinance-Milford, New Hampshire which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; Urban; Quantitative research;
Comprehensive Cluster Residential Ordinance-Milford, New Hampshire
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 05/31/2014
Cover page of A Review of the Domains of Well-Being for Young People report
A Review of the Domains of Well-Being for Young People
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Urban Institute
PDF Cover: Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Protective and Therapeutic Potential of Nature
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Protective and Therapeutic Potential of Nature
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Frontiers
First page of Colorado HB 19-1171: Expand Child Nutrition School Lunch Protection Act of 2019 Health Note
Colorado HB 19-1171: Expand Child Nutrition School Lunch Protection Act of 2019
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
PDF Cover: Conversation Guide: Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Renewal for Youth
Conversation Guide: Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Renewal for Youth
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by Living Room Conversations
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Bright Spot: Seeking Safety for Adolescents
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Landing page for Child Opportunity Index
Child Opportunity Index
Resource
Brought to you by diversitydatakids.org
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Mid-South Regional Greenprint and Sustainability Plan which includes icons related to the following: belonging and civic muscle; urban communities; Urban; Qualitative research; belonging and civic muscle
Mid-South Regional Greenprint and Sustainability Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 05/31/2014
Cover page of the Eagle Pathways and Trails Plan Health Impact Assessment
Eagle Pathways and Trails Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Vitruvian Planning
Screen shot of the front cover of the report
#RealCollege During the Pandemic
Resource - Report
Brought to you by The Hope Center
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Revision which includes icons related to the following: food access; people living in poverty; Urban; Qualitative research; basic needs for health and safety
Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Revision
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled 24th Street Road Diet which includes icons related to the following: traffic safety; black, indigenous, and people of color; Urban; Mixed methods; reliable transportation
24th Street Road Diet
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
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Bright Spot: Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Ohio Housing Inspections which includes icons related to the following: affordable housing; people living in poverty; Primary research; humane housing
Ohio Housing Inspections
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 04/30/2014
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Bright Spot: Media Detective
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
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Family and Social Support
Resource - Website/webpage
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Bright Spot: OSNAP Initiative: Strategies to Increase Drinking Water Access
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
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Bright Spot: Shape NC
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Screen grab of the National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families site
National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families
Resource
Brought to you by Family and Youth Services Bureau
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Implementing the City of Los Angeles Mobility Plan 2035 which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; Urban; Quantitative research; reliable transportation
Implementing the City of Los Angeles Mobility Plan 2035
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Screen capture of Lifelong Health
Lifelong Health
Resource - Website/webpage
Brought to you by Harvard University
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan and the Impact of Housing on Children�s Health which includes icons related to the following: affordable housing; children and youth; Urban; Qualitative research; humane housing
Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan and the Impact of Housing on Children's Health
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 07/31/2014
Cover page of Atlanta BeltLine Impact Assessment
Atlanta Beltline
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by RWJF
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Improving Philadelphia's Rental Regulatory and Housing Support Systems which includes icons related to the following: affordable housing; people living in poverty; Urban; Mixed methods; humane housing
Improving Philadelphia's Rental Regulatory and Housing Support Systems
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 09/06/2022
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Marin Housing Code Enforcement Policies which includes icons related to the following: affordable housing; people living in poverty; Mixed methods; humane housing
Marin Housing Code Enforcement Policies
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 12/31/2011
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Still/Lyell Freeway Channel in Excelsior District which includes icons related to the following: clean air; Urban; Qualitative research; thriving natural world
Still/Lyell Freeway Channel in Excelsior District
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Boston Living Wage Ordinance which includes icons related to the following: meaningful work and wealth; people living in poverty; Urban; Mixed methods; meaningful work and wealth
Boston Living Wage Ordinance
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 05/02/2016
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled PlanOKC HIA which includes icons related to the following: belonging and civic muscle; children and youth; Urban; Mixed methods; belonging and civic muscle
PlanOKC HIA
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 04/30/2014
First page of Current Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in the United States
Current Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in the United States
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by MMS
PDF Cover: My Body, Whose Choice? A Call to Advance Reproductive Justice in Pediatric Training
“My Body, Whose Choice?” A Call to Advance Reproductive Justice in Pediatric Training
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by American Academy of Pediatrics
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Bright Spot: Media Ready
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Cover of the document
North Birmingham Community Framework Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by School of City and Regional Planning at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Screen shot of the homepage
Free Resources from Search Institute
Resource - Guide/handbook
First page of Colorado HB 19-1262: State Funding for Full-Day Kindergarten Health Note
Colorado HB 19-1262: State Funding for Full-Day Kindergarten
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Cover page of Operation Youth Success Developmental Evaluation Final Report
Operation Youth Success: Developmental Evaluation Final Report
Resource - Report
Brought to you by NCJR
Photo of two children walking to school holding hands. Image by Bethany Ruffin from Pixabay
Bright Spot: Safe Routes to Schools
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
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In Common Newsletter: Creating Virtual Resources to Amplify Public Health Equity
Resource
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 11/10/2022
Screen capture of article photo: Types of Cyberbullying
Types of Cyberbullying
Resource - Website/webpage
Screen capture of Elementary and Middle School Success
Elementary and Middle School Success
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Results for America
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Bullhead City Rotary Park Rapid which includes icons related to the following: physical activity; suburban communities; Suburban; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
Bullhead City Rotary Park Rapid
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 10/02/2014
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Aberdeen Pedestrian Transportation Plan which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; children and youth; Urban; Primary research; reliable transportation
Aberdeen Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 11/30/2011
children playing Photo by MI PHAM on Unsplash
Bright Spot: Children's Power Play! - California Department of Public Health
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Children playing tug-of-war
Bright Spot: Project STRIVE
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Globeville and Elyria Swansea Neighborhood Plan HIA which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; urban communities; Urban; Mixed methods;
Globeville and Elyria Swansea Neighborhood Plan HIA
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 01/01/2014
Deeper Dives for Schools Home Page
Deeper Dives for Schools: Practical Strategies to Serve Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Resource - Fact Sheet
Brought to you by SchoolHouse Connection
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Brownsville Neighborhood which includes icons related to the following: children and youth; belonging and civic muscle; Urban; Mixed methods; belonging and civic muscle
Brownsville Neighborhood
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
First page of Colorado SB 20-014: Excused Absences in Public Schools for Behavioral Health Health Note
Colorado SB 20-014: Excused Absences in Public Schools for Behavioral Health
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
First page of Indiana SB 464: Homeless Children and Youths Health Note
Indiana SB 464: Homeless Children and Youths
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Climate Smart Strategies which includes icons related to the following: clean air; urban communities; Quantitative research;
Climate Smart Strategies
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled The Effects of Wild Rice Water Quality Rule Changes on Tribal Health which includes icons related to the following: belonging and civic muscle; Mixed methods; belonging and civic muscle
The Effects of Wild Rice Water Quality Rule Changes on Tribal Health
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 09/30/2018
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled California High-Speed Rail: San Jose to Merced Corridor which includes icons related to the following: employment; Literature Review; meaningful work and wealth
California High-Speed Rail: San Jose to Merced Corridor
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 05/02/2011
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Safe Routes to School Health Impact Assessment of Skiles Test and Crestview Elementary Schools which includes icons related to the following: neighborhood safety; children and youth; Urban; Qualitative research; basic needs for health and safety
Safe Routes to School Health Impact Assessment of Skiles Test and Crestview Elementary Schools
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 01/31/2013
Screen capture of Children Without Health Insurance by Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Children Without Health Insurance by Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Annie E. Casey Foundation
Screen capture of Strengthening Families Program website
Strengthening Families Program
Resource - Website/webpage
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Bright Spot: Motivating Adolescents with Technology to Choose Health (MATCH)
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
young girl painting a picture Photo by Nicole Leeper on Unsplash
Bright Spot: Color Me Healthy
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
child playing on the beach Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash
Bright Spot: SPARK
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Oregon Farm-to-School Legislation which includes icons related to the following: nutrition; children and youth; Urban; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
Oregon Farm-to-School Legislation
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 04/30/2011
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled George Road Complete Streets Implementation Plan which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; people with chronic and multiple chronic health conditions; Suburban; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
George Road Complete Streets Implementation Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled St. Paul Emerald Ash Borer Policy which includes icons related to the following: clean air; Urban; Primary research; thriving natural world
St. Paul Emerald Ash Borer Policy
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Screen capture of website landing page: Eating Disorder Statistics
Eating Disorder Statistics
Resource - Fact Sheet
First page of Long-Term Health Implications of School Quality
Long-Term Health Implications of School Quality
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Elsevier, Inc.
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Bright Spot: Kids in Parks
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled The Crossings at 29th and San Pedro St. - South Central Redevelopment which includes icons related to the following: affordable housing; people living in poverty; Urban; Mixed methods; humane housing
The Crossings at 29th and San Pedro St. - South Central Redevelopment
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 12/31/2008
First page of Systems Thinking and Simulation Modeling to Inform Childhood Obesity Policy and Practice journal article
Systems Thinking and Simulation Modeling to Inform Childhood Obesity Policy and Practice
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by SAGE Publications
Screen shot of the homepage
Developmental Relationships Framework
Resource - Guide/handbook
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Wind Energy which includes icons related to the following: meaningful work and wealth; older adults; Primary research; meaningful work and wealth
Wind Energy
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 03/01/2013
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled School Level Needs Assessment Regulations Under the Every Student Succeeds Act which includes icons related to the following: education; children and youth; Mixed methods; lifelong learning
School Level Needs Assessment Regulations Under the Every Student Succeeds Act
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 07/31/2017
Screen capture of AMCHP Resource Library webpage
AMCHP Resource Library
Resource - Website/webpage
Brought to you by AMCHP
Cover page of Intermediate Health Impact  Assessment:  Tice Community Connectivity and Redevelopment Plan HIA
Tice Community Connectivity and Redevelopment
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Florida Department of Health in Lee County
First page of Climate Change is a Threat Multiplier for Violence Against Children. article
Climate Change is a Threat Multiplier for Violence Against Children
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Elsevier, Inc.
Adverse Childhood Life Opportunities Cover
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Life Opportunities: Shifting the Narrative
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by CDC
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled SE McLoughlin Boulevard Active Transportation Road Safety Audit which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; Urban; Qualitative research; reliable transportation
SE McLoughlin Boulevard Active Transportation Road Safety Audit
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 07/31/2014
Screen capture of Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten Readiness
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Results for America
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Divine Mercy Development which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; Urban; Quantitative research;
Divine Mercy Development
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 10/31/2011
Screen capture of top of web article: Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
Study: Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Spike Among Adolescents During COVID
Resource - Blog
Brought to you by Regents of the University of Michigan
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Healthy Neighborhoods for a Healthy Detroit which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; Urban; Primary research;
Healthy Neighborhoods for a Healthy Detroit
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 09/30/2015
Screen grab of Teen Cyberbullying and Harassment: Laws by State
Teen Cyberbullying and Harassment
Resource - Website/webpage
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Metro Westside Subway Extension (Wilshire Corridor) which includes icons related to the following: active transportation; urban communities; Urban; Primary research; reliable transportation
Metro Westside Subway Extension (Wilshire Corridor)
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 01/01/2012
Screen capture of Children - Healthy People 2030
Children - Healthy People 2030
Resource - Website/webpage
Screen capture of Stable and Healthy Families
Stable and Healthy Families
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Results for America
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Raising the Legal Tobacco Purchase and Use Age to 21 in Utah which includes icons related to the following: substance use; children and youth; Primary research; basic needs for health and safety
Raising the Legal Tobacco Purchase and Use Age to 21 in Utah
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
First page of the document Oasis on Ballou Mixed-Use Development
Oasis on Ballou Mixed-Use Development
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by HRIA
Screen capture of Neighborhood Adversity, Child Health, and the Role for Community Development
Neighborhood Adversity, Child Health, and the Role for Community Development
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by American Academy of Pediatrics
First page of the document Community Climate Choices
Community Climate Choices
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Oregon Health Authority Division of Public Health
Screen capture of Children Who Are Not in Excellent or Very Good Health by Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Children Who Are Not in Excellent or Very Good Health by Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by Annie E. Casey Foundation
First page of Racial Disparities in Climate Change‑Related Health Effects in the United States article
Racial Disparities in Climate Change‑Related Health Effects in the United States
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Springer
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Proposed Weymouth Compressor Station which includes icons related to the following: clean air; people with chronic and multiple chronic health conditions; Urban; Mixed methods; thriving natural world
Proposed Weymouth Compressor Station
Resource - Assessment
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Elmira Housing which includes icons related to the following: housing; people living in poverty; Quantitative research; humane housing
Elmira Housing
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
First page of the document Climate Smart Community Scenarios
Climate Smart Community Scenarios
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Oregon Health Authority
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Bright Spot: Making Proud Choices
Resource - Model Policy
Brought to you by 100MHL
First page of District of Columbia B24-0236: Child Wealth Building Act of 2021 Health Note
District of Columbia B24-0236: Child Wealth Building Act of 2021
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
First page of Indiana SB 158: Indiana Youth Service Program Health Note
Indiana SB 158: Indiana Youth Service Program
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; children and youth; Urban; Quantitative research;
St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 10/31/2011
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Bright Spot: The Seven Challenges
Resource - Model Policy
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Xcel Energy Corridor Trail which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; Urban; Quantitative research;
Xcel Energy Corridor Trail
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 01/01/2015
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The State of Online Harassment
Resource - Report
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Street Design Ordinance in Davidson, North Carolina which includes icons related to the following: built environment; Urban; Primary research;
Street Design Ordinance in Davidson, North Carolina
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 09/30/2012
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The National Child Trauma Stress Network
Resource - Website/webpage
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Children’s Environmental Health
Resource - Website/webpage
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A Time Like No Other: 4-H Youth Development and COVID-19
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by 4-H
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled MacArthur BART Transit Village which includes icons related to the following: healthcare access; Urban; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
MacArthur BART Transit Village
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 12/31/2006
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled National Nutrition Standards for Snack and a la Carte Foods and Beverages which includes icons related to the following: nutrition; children and youth; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
National Nutrition Standards for Snack and a la Carte Foods and Beverages
Resource - Assessment
Brought to you by Health Impact Project
Published on 05/31/2012
Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Kane County Farmland Protection which includes icons related to the following: complete communities; rural communities; Rural; Primary research;
Kane County Farmland Protection
Resource - Assessment
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Alcohol Outlet Density-Marathon County, Wisconsin which includes icons related to the following: substance use; general population; Survey; basic needs for health and safety
Alcohol Outlet Density-Marathon County, Wisconsin
Resource - Assessment
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Bright Spot: School Health and Wellness Program
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled After-School Programs - Proposition 49 which includes icons related to the following: education; children and youth; Mixed methods; lifelong learning
After-School Programs - Proposition 49
Resource - Assessment
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Measuring the Burden of Child Care Costs
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First page of Indiana HB 1006: Caseload Reduction for Family Case Managers Health Note
Indiana HB 1006: Caseload Reduction for Family Case Managers
Resource - Report
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Tampa Brownfields Redevelopment Plan
Resource - Assessment
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled East Greeley and Weld County which includes icons related to the following: nutrition; Mixed methods; basic needs for health and safety
East Greeley and Weld County
Resource - Assessment
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Why Strong Afterschool Programs Matter
Resource - Blog
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Graphic depicting key elements of the Health Impact Assessment Report entitled Menu Labeling which includes icons related to the following: nutrition; Urban; Quantitative research; basic needs for health and safety
Menu Labeling
Resource - Assessment
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Bright Spot: YES! Youth Empowerment Model
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Gun Violence Becomes Leading Cause of Death Among Us Youth, Data Shows
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The Story of FYRE Youth Center
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Published on 05/03/2023
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Georgia's Separate and Unequal Special-Education System
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Let Kids Play
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