Does It Take a Village? The Role of Community in Prevention - TED

Explore the impact of community-based initiatives on preventing childhood obesity and other health issues in this 57-minute TED talk. Delve into successful case studies from Brownsville, Texas, and the Blue Zones program, examining how these approaches have led to sustainable health solutions. Learn about the interconnectedness of individual and community health, and discover strategies for scaling up effective prevention methods. Gain insights from a multi-disciplinary panel of experts, moderated by NPR Correspondent Allison Aubrey, as they discuss topics such as health-promoting policies, peer influence, role models, communication strategies, and addressing stress. Understand the challenges and opportunities in community engagement, education, and motivation for healthier lifestyles. Consider the role of factors like advertising to children, healthy food policies, and personal choices in shaping community health outcomes.

Introduction
Karen Peterson
Lisa Wilkerson
Belinda Reinecker
Linda Smith
Question
Comments
Exposure
Advertising to Children
Twoprong Approach
WellBeing Index
Healthy Food Policies
Peer Influence
Role Models
Health Behaviors
Communication Strategies
Education Motivation
pushback
plantbased agenda
community engagement
other examples
beans from the bag
cooking classes
stress
personal choices
noise
safety
traffic
addressing stress
what can communities do
diabetes prevention
connecting people to community programs
Loneliness
Isolation
Variability