Includes bibliographical references.

1 Introduction -- 2 Key Concepts and Measures -- 3 Civic Infrastructure -- 4 Media and Narrative -- 5 Democratic Deliberation and Closing Reflections -- Appendix A: References -- Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Speakers, Moderators, and Planning Committee Members -- Appendix C: Workshop Agenda -- Appendix D: Prioritizing Civic Infrastructure Investments to Advance Health Equity: A Mini-Deliberation -- Appendix E: Readings and Resources

There is increasing evidence that civic participation - from voting to volunteering - is a social driver of health. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Population Health Improvement convened a workshop to explore the links between civics and health; between measures of civic engagement and quantitative and qualitative measures of health equity; and the roles that civic infrastructure, narrative, and media play in shaping civic engagement. Presenters discussed voting along with other important dimensions of civic engagement; others include the ability to set agendas, shape how policies are implemented, communicate information, model civic behavior, and support the involvement and inclusion of other individuals and groups.

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and Kresge Foundation, New York Health Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and The California Endowment, and with additional support from Association of American Medical Colleges, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Fannie Rippel Foundation, Nemours, Samueli Foundation, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project.

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