The CDC presented their research on causes of obesity and how the government can address the epidemic. They advocated for policy and environmental change and provided recommendations of community strategies.
This study, carried out by a coalition of students and representatives from CitySeed, addressed the issue of nutritional disparity among New Haven residents receiving SNAP benefits. They suggested a food system approach and encouraging residents to use their SNAP benefits at farmers markets to buy fruits and vegetables.
This survey was administered by the New Haven Community Management Teams and other community organizations to measure neighborhood residents' sense of community, safety, and overall convenience. Neighborhood-level results were made available by DataHaven.
The Center for Economic and Policy Research used Bureau of Justice Statistics data to estimate the change in the number of ex-offenders at working age. They predicted the impact of this trend on employment and the economy.
CARE conducted a survey of over 1,000 5th and 6th graders' health and academic achievement. The results showed that students with better health habits were more likely to math, reading, and writing goals.
