U.S. Surgeon General Report Connects Community Health and Economic Prosperity

As part of the “Community Health and Economic Prosperity” initiative, the Office of the Surgeon General has released a new report.

Community Health and Economic Prosperity: Engaging Businesses as Stewards and Stakeholders—A Report of the Surgeon General

This report strives to convince business leaders of the importance of community health to the bottom lines of businesses and to the health of the economy. It highlights the U.S. health disadvantage and the importance of strengthening communities and improving the health of residents. It also offers recommendations for how businesses can address the U.S. health disadvantage by engaging with and investing in communities, while creating value, lowering business costs, and improving the health of employees and other stakeholders. The section on public health refers to community preventive services recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF), including smoke-free air policies, active transportation, and supportive housing.

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