About this Database

What Works for Health provides communities with information to help select and implement evidence-informed policies, programs, and system changes that will improve the variety of factors that affect health. This research is based on a model of population health that emphasizes the many factors that can make communities healthier places to live, learn, work, and play.

Search the WWFH Strategy Database

You can search What Works for Health by keyword or health topic; health topics such as tobacco or income are useful to explore a range of related strategies. Use keywords such as ‘telemedicine’ or ‘living wage laws’ to find specific strategies. Refine your search by sorting by approach or evidence rating.

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