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April 2022

May Is Older Americans Month: Elder Abuse Is a Social Determinant of Health

Posted on April 28, 2022 by ODPHP

By Andy Mao, National Elder Justice Coordinator, U.S. Department of Justice This guest post is part of Healthy People in Action, a blog series highlighting how key partners use the Healthy People framework in their work, form cross-sector collaborations, and address social determinants of health to help achieve health equity...

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We Can Achieve Health Equity

Posted on April 15, 2022 by ODPHP

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Health equity is a necessary condition in the pursuit of meaningful health outcomes for individuals and society. The health of communities, and the nation, is unattainable without equitable access to the conditions that favor health and the ability to propitiously influence those conditions – what some refer to as civic muscle. Now, more than ever, we are aware of the importance of community-defined needs and community-driven action to improve health and well-being.

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Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030: Available for Public Comment April 15 to May 16!

Posted on April 14, 2022 by ODPHP

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The development process for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 is kicking off and we want you to get involved! Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the proposed scientific questions that will inform the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines. Starting April 15, HHS and USDA will be requesting public comments on the proposed questions. This is the first of several opportunities for public input on the Dietary Guidelines development process.

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Join Us for a Move Your Way® Webinar: The Physical Activity Guidelines in Action!

Posted on April 8, 2022 by ODPHP

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ODPHP is inviting organizations committed to helping people live healthier lives through increased physical activity to a webinar all about Move Your Way — the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans! On April 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET, we’ll host an informational webinar highlighting success stories and lessons learned from select Move Your Way pilot communities.

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