1. Through a Public Health Lens
2019 Conference on Gambling Problems
Striving Toward a Resilient and Informed Commonwealth
April 26, 2019
Welcome to DPH Orientation
Presenter introduce self and other pertinent information … role, background
Lindsey Tucker
Associate Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Public Health

2. Our National Ranking
Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph

3. What Makes Us Healthy?

4. CDC Health Impact Pyramid
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5. Social Determinants
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6. The DPH House
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7. Social Determinants of Health
Health Priorities
Built Environment
Education
Employment
Housing
Social Environment
Violence
Mental Health and Wellness
Homelessness and Housing Stability
Substance Use Disorder
Preventable chronic disease
Source: Massachusetts State Health Assessment, 2017
Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph

8. Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph

9. Thank You!