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This event explored the relationship between health and civic engagement, including voting participation. Speakers presented evidence and analysis on, and answered and discussed moderator and viewer questions about civic engagement measures and linkages with health and health measures; civic infrastructure; narrative, information, and communication; and ethical issues.
A series of webinars co-hosted with public health organizations working at the interface of health and civics have built on workshop themes and offer opportunities to further the dialogue on these issues.
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Workshop
·2023
There is increasing evidence that civic participation - from voting to volunteering - is a social driver of health. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Population Health Improvement convened a workshop to explore the links between civics and health; between...
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A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a public workshop to examine the relationship between civic engagement, population health, and health equity in the United States. Speakers will discuss (1) the state of measurement and evidence for civic engagement in relation to health and health equity; (2) infrastructure and institutions that shape civic engagement; (3) the media and information ecosystem; and (4) the ethical and other considerations relevant to civic engagement efforts.
The planning committee will organize the workshop, select and invite speakers and discussants, and moderate the discussions.
A proceedings summarizing the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.
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Private: Non Profit
Staff
Alina Baciu
Lead
Magdaline Anderson
Stephanie Puwalski
Alexandra Andrada
