253861 A State Experience in Developing Practice-Based Evidence

Monday, October 31, 2011: 3:30 PM

Johnnie (Chip) Allen, MPH , Directors of Health Promotion an Education, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, OH
     
This presentation will describe tools capable of identifying needed nutritional interventions for improving community health by addressing a social determinant of health. In addition, the impact of these interventions will be discussed. Examples are drawn from a state's public health experiences.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe tools used to identify food desserts and the need for supermarkets and farmers markets to meet daily dietary recommendations for fruits and vegetables. 2. Describe available tools that provide standard evaluation methods and measures capable of providing practice-based evidence.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have designed enterprise-wide data system and implemented widespread use of market research technology to address a myriad of public health challenges including health inequities
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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