Healthy People in a Healthy Economy: A Blueprint for Action in Massachusetts

Abstract

Examines the recession's effects on health and the cost of chronic disease. Suggests proven strategies for schools, municipalities, state government, payers, employers, the food industry, physicians, philanthropies, and media to promote healthy behaviors.[BREAK]These UNDERSTANDING BOSTON (http://www.bostonfoundation.org/UnderstandingBoston/Default.aspx) reports are provided by the Boston Foundation (http://www.tbf.org). All rights reserved.