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Prevention and wellness initiatives protect and improve health for both the entire community and certain groups. To prevent disease and promote healthy behaviors, policymakers may consider initiatives related to immunizations, nutrition and oral health. .
Prevention, Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
In addition to public health efforts, pregnancy provides an opportunity to promote women’s overall health and establish a strong foundation for children’s health. A child’s health during the prenatal, infancy and early childhood periods influences his or her health later in life. Promoting healthy behavior before a pregnancy—including strategies such as well-woman visits and taking folic acid—can promote a healthy pregnancy. Efforts also can be made to avoid significant health care costs by reducing pregnancy and delivery complications. According to the March of Dimes, prematurity/low birthweight is the second most expensive condition for inpatient hospital care, requiring an average hospital stay of 26 days. States already are investing significantly, since Medicaid covers approximately 40 percent of births. Abundant data exist to highlight the most effective policies legislators can consider to ensure that mothers give birth to healthy babies and provide them with a strong start.
Family Planningbr br. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Family planning services help prevent unplanned pregnancies and help to ensure that children are brought into families that are ready to care for them.