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Active Living & Citizen Well-Being
| Active Living & Citizen Well-Being Action Statements |
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| Conduct a Community Health Impact Assessment to evaluate community concerns and risks and develop evidence-based recommendations to protect and improve community health and well-being. |
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| Develop educational programs and campaigns to inform the public and provide better access to information on healthy lifestyles and community health resources. |
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| Improve partnerships between the City of Plano and school districts to promote healthy lifestyles and supporting activities through schools. |
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| Support farm-direct programs (such as farm-to-work or farm-to-school) that link local farmers and food vendors to consumers. |
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| Increase the number of tobacco and smoke-free environments, including outdoor areas, worksites, schools, and multi-unit housing, to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and improve indoor air quality. |
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| Encourage successful formation and patronage of retail food establishments with healthy options throughout the city, such as: farmers markets, community supported agriculture, corner and neighborhood stores, and supermarkets. |
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| Increase health programs and outreach to senior citizens and meet needs of the growing number of retirees. |