Open AccessCreating an Environmental Justice Framework for Policy Change in Childhood Asthma: A Grassroots to Treetops Approach
Author(s) -
Mary Kreger,
Katherine Sargent,
Abigail Arons,
Marion Standish,
Claire D. Brindis
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2011.300188
Subject(s) - grassroots , policy advocacy , environmental justice , political science , economic justice , public relations , environmental health , medicine , politics , law
The Community Action to Fight Asthma Initiative, a network of coalitions and technical assistance providers in California, employed an environmental justice approach to reduce risk factors for asthma in school-aged children. Policy advocacy focused on housing, schools, and outdoor air quality. Technical assistance partners from environmental science, policy advocacy, asthma prevention, and media assisted in advocacy. An evaluation team assessed progress and outcomes.