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Voting Is Critical To The Pursuit Of Health Equity

September 6, 2024

In June 2023, voter participation was named as a ‘core objective’ in the nation's health goals, Healthy People 2030. Core objectives reflect high-priority public health issues that are associated with evidence-based interventions. In explaining its decision, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) said: “Voting offers a chance for people to contribute to decisions that can affect their communities and directly or indirectly impact their health and well-being.”