In anticipation of the upcoming US presidential election on Tuesday, November 5th- this episode discusses how civic engagement and voting relates to our health. Voting is one of the main ways that community members can affect policies and laws that allow for access to resources like high-quality nutrition, education, housing, and health care. We review studies that show areas with higher voter turnout are more healthy and adults who vote and who are more politically engaged have better mental health, achieve higher levels of education, and attain higher incomes. We also talk about different policies that may be present on the ballot and how they pertain to kids and resources to help listeners understand ballot measures and propositions.
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