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Policy Statement

Building Environments and a Public Health Workforce to Support Physical Activity Among Older Adults
  • Date:NOV 03 2015
  • Policy Statement Number:201514

Keywords: Public Health Workforce, Physical Activity, Geriatric Health

APHA policy statement with a comprehensive approach to enhancing the environment for active aging and developing a competent public health workforce.

Policy Statement

Addressing Human Relevance in Research Related to Alcohol Use Disorders
  • Date:NOV 03 2015
  • Policy Statement Number:201510

Keywords: Alcohol, Research

Focusing on human biology and behavior will more effectively address alcohol use disorders

Policy Statement

Ensuring That Trade Agreements Promote Public Health
  • Date:NOV 03 2015
  • Policy Statement Number:201512

Keywords: Global Health, International Health, Health Services, Public Health Law

APHA policy statement on trade agreements

Policy Statement

Public Health Opportunities to Address the Health Effects of Climate Change
  • Date:NOV 03 2015
  • Policy Statement Number:20157

Keywords: Climate Change

APHA policy statement on addressing climate change

Policy Statement

Restricted Access to Abortion Violates Human Rights, Precludes Reproductive Justice, and Demands Public Health Intervention
  • Date:NOV 03 2015
  • Policy Statement Number:20152

Keywords: Abortion, Access To Health Care, Reproductive And Sexual Health, Womens Health

Policy Statement

Support for Social Determinants of Behavioral Health and Pathways for Integrated and Better Public Health
  • Date:NOV 18 2014
  • Policy Statement Number:201415

Keywords: Mental Behavioral Health, Health Care, Health Services, Social Determinants of Health

Policy Statement

Sexuality Education as Part of a Comprehensive Health Education Program in K to 12 Schools
  • Date:NOV 18 2014
  • Policy Statement Number:20143

Keywords: Reproductive And Sexual Health, Adolescent Health, Health Education

policy statement on sexuality education in schools

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Strategic Plan: 2024-2028

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NOV 08 2024

Policy Statement

Supporting Public Health's Role in Addressing Unmet Needs in Serious Illness and at the End of Life
  • Date:NOV 05 2013
  • Policy Statement Number:20134

Keywords: Long Term Care, Access To Health Care, Older Adults

Policy Statement

Support for Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave Policies
  • Date:NOV 05 2013
  • Policy Statement Number:20136

Keywords: Employment

Policy Statement

Strengthening Public Health Nursing in the United States
  • Date:NOV 05 2013
  • Policy Statement Number:201316

Keywords: Public Health Infrastructure, Public Health Workforce

Policy Statement

Public Health Support for People Reentering Communities from Prisons and Jails
  • Date:NOV 05 2013
  • Policy Statement Number:201311

Keywords: Jails Prisons, Minorities

Policy Statement

Promoting Health Impact Assessment to Achieve Health in All Policies
  • Date:OCT 30 2012
  • Policy Statement Number:201210

Keywords: Environmental Health, Health Equity, Food Security

Policy Statement

Supporting the National Physical Activity Plan
  • Date:OCT 30 2012
  • Policy Statement Number:20121

Keywords: Physical Activity, Surveillance, Education

Policy Statement

Musculoskeletal Disorders as a Public Health Concern
  • Date:NOV 01 2011
  • Policy Statement Number:20114

Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disease, Disability, Physical Activity

Policy Statement

Improving Access to Higher Education Opportunities and Legal Immigration Status for Undocumented Immigrant Youths and Young Adults
  • Date:NOV 01 2011
  • Policy Statement Number:20117

Keywords: DREAM Act, Immigration, Access, Human Rights, Higher Education

Policy Statement

American Public Health Association Child Health Policy for the United States
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:201013

Keywords: Childrens Health, Health Care, Violence, Public Health Infrastructure

Policy Statement

Strengthening Genetic and Genomic Literacy
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:201012

Keywords: Genetics, Health Literacy, CDC Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Policy Statement

Annual Influenza Vaccination Requirements for Health Workers
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:201014

Keywords: Vaccinations, Health Care Workers, Patient Safety

Policy Statement

Public Health and Education: Working Collaboratively Across Sectors to Improve High School Graduation as a Means to Eliminate Health Disparities
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:20101

Keywords: Education, Health Disparities, High School, Students

Policy Statement

Public Health Impact of US Immigration Policy
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:LB-10-02

Keywords: Immigration, Affordable Care Act, Access To Health Care

archived APHA policy statement

Policy Statement

Reforming Primary Health Care: Support for the Health Care Home Model
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:201011

Keywords: Home Health Care Model

Policy Statement

Securing the Long-Term Sustainability of State and Local Health Departments Policy Statement
  • Date:NOV 09 2010
  • Policy Statement Number:201015

Keywords: Public Health Infrastructure, State And Local Health Departments

Policy Statement

The Role of Public Health Practitioners, Academics, and Advocates in Relation to Armed Conflict and War
  • Date:NOV 10 2009
  • Policy Statement Number:20095

Keywords: International Health, Conflict, War

Policy statement on the role of public health practitioners, academics and advocates in relation to armed conflict and war