Addressing health inequities in our society isn't a mystery without a solution. There are several ways in which communities, governments, and policymakers can work toward achieving health equity. In this interactive infographic, investigate two kinds of interventions, policy and behavioral, and explore how they work together to provide more people with the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
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