Good Health Counts: A 21st Century Approach to Health and Community for California has been released by the Prevention Institute. The site’s description states the following:

Prevention Institute is a non-profit national center dedicated to improving community health and well-being by building momentum for effective primary prevention. Primary prevention means taking action to build resilience and to prevent problems before they occur. The Institutes’s work is characterized by a strong commitment to community participation and promotion of equitable health outcomes among all social and economic groups. Since its founding in 1997, the organization has focused on injury and violence prevention, traffic safety, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, and youth development.

This cutting edge comprehensive report synthesizes findings from nearly 100 community report cards and indicator reports from throughout the country and broadens understanding of all the elements that contribute to community health. The report, prepared by Prevention Institute with funding from The California Endowment, helps make the connection between factors in the environment – including equitable opportunities, strong social ties, the ability to buy healthy foods, perceptions of safety to walk or play in the park, and affordable, quality medical services – and their impact on health.
This paper represents Prevention Institute’s overall approach to community wellbeing. For more information, please visit our website.