Trump & Kennedy Agenda

A healthy community is one where residents thrive, supported by a positive environment that promotes physical, social, and economic well-being. This includes access to quality education, safe and healthy homes, adequate employment, transportation, physical activity, and nutrition. Furthermore, healthy communities foster social harmony, civic engagement, and a sense of belonging. 

Key Elements of a Healthy Community:

Access to Essential Services:

This includes quality education, healthcare, affordable and healthy food, safe and affordable housing, and reliable transportation. 

Physical Environment:

A healthy community boasts a clean and safe physical environment, including access to parks, recreational spaces, and walkable streets. 

Social and Economic Opportunities:

Adequate employment, financial inclusion, and opportunities for personal and professional development are crucial. 

Community Engagement:

A healthy community encourages social connections, civic engagement, and a sense of belonging through participation in community events and decision-making processes. 

Equity and Justice:

Healthy communities strive for equity, ensuring all residents have equal opportunities to thrive and access resources, regardless of their background. 

Sustainability:

A healthy community considers the long-term impact on the environment and works towards sustainable practices, such as reducing waste and promoting green spaces. 

Well-being:

A healthy community promotes the overall well-being of its residents, including physical, mental, and social health. 

Healthcare

Transportation

Economy

Education

Environmental sustainability

Comfortable and safe

Environment

Healthy production

Recreation centers

Social connections

Community safety

Healthy lifestyle

Encourage physical activity

Access to healthy food

Increased sense of community

Access to resources

Create a safe and clean environment

Adequate housing

Neighborhoods

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What makes a nation healthy?

These social determinants of health include education, housing, transportation, food security, the environment, and community safety. Healthy People 2030 has an enhanced focus on the social determinants of health and has grouped these determinants into 5 overarching domains.

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Trump & Kennedy proposals:

Ending educational grants

Ending HIV R&D funding & no Gays in the military

Cutting social services

Lowering access to affordable healthcare & produce; medical, medicare, foodstamps [ICE ---> farmworkers]

Looks like he is dismantling the components essential to a healthy nation & communities