Our Neighborhood Affects Our Health

Unhealthy Community	VS	Healthy Community
Unsafe even in daylight	VS	Safe neighborhoods, safe schools, safe walking routes
Exposure to toxic air, hazardous waste	VS	Clean air and environment
No parks/areas for physical exercise	VS	Well-equipped parks and open spaces/ organized community recreation
Limited affordable housing is run-down; linked to crime-ridden neighborhoods	VS	High-quality mixed-income housing, both owned and rental
Convenience/liquor stores, cigarette and liquor billboards, no grocery store	VS	Well-stocked grocery stores offering nutritious foods
Streets and sidewalks in disrepair	VS	Clean streets that are easy to navigate
Burned-out homes, littered streets	VS	Well-kept homes and tree-lined streets
No culturally-sensitive community centers, social services or opportunities to engage with neighbors in community life	VS	Organized multicultural community programs, social services, neighborhood councils or other opportunities for participation in community life
No local health care services	VS	Primary care through physicians’ offices or health center; school-based health programs
Lack of public transportation, walking or biking paths	VS	Accessible, safe public transportation, walking and bike paths

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