PUBLIC HEALTH
Reading their minds Survey shows lawmakers’ thoughts on public health
“This survey shows us that the influence transportation has on obesity isn’t well understood.”
BY CRYSTAL ZUZEK Thanks to results of the 2013 Texas Health Perception Survey, you now have an idea of what Texas legislators think as they consider public health poli- cies and initiatives each session. The results provide insight on lawmakers’ knowl- edge, attitudes, and beliefs related to obesity prevention and related health measures. Survey findings also provide a glimpse into resources legislators use to access health policy information. Results show Texas legislators participating in the survey rank the Texas Medical Association as their No. 1 resource for obesity, nutrition, and physical activity information and policy. Online health sites, online news sites, and newspapers also ranked highly among survey respondents. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) funded the 2013 Texas Health Per-
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