Translating Research to Policy Through Health Impact Assessment in Clark County, Washington: a Commentary to Accompany the Active Living Research Supplement to Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Introduction to the Active Living Research Supplement: Disparities in Environments and Policies that Support Active Living

“…The 2012 Award was accepted by a team from Clark County, Washington, consisting of a public health officer, an urban planner, and an elected county commissioner. They reported on a Health Impact Assessment to maximize the health benefits of Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, including the use of data to guide investments to reduce disparities in access to facilities that supported active living [19].…”