Skip to Main Content
  • Official websites use .mass.gov

    A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts.

  • Secure websites use HTTPS certificate

    A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

DPH logo
Massachusetts Health Data Tool
  • Community Reports
  • State Report
  • Map Room
  • Resources
  • Support
    • What’s New
  • About
  • Community Reports
  • State Report
  • Map Room
  • Resources
  • Support
    • What’s New
  • About

Systematic Review

Alcohol Excessive Consumption: Increasing Alcohol Taxes
12 Mar 2026

Alcohol Excessive Consumption: Increasing Alcohol Taxes

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends raising taxes to increase unit price of alcohol and reduce excessive alcohol use. Read effectiveness, economic evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/8/2025

Physical Activity: Point-of-Decision Prompts to Encourage Use of Stairs
26 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Point-of-Decision Prompts to Encourage Use of Stairs

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends point-of-decision prompts to increase the percentage of people who take the stairs. Read effectiveness evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Enhanced School-Based Physical Education
26 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Enhanced School-Based Physical Education

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends enhanced school-based physical education (PE) to increase students’ physical activity. Read effectiveness evidence from the systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

HIV: Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors or Increase Protective Behaviors to Prevent Acquisition of HIV in Men Who Have Sex with Men Group-Level Interventions
26 Feb 2026

HIV: Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors or Increase Protective Behaviors to Prevent Acquisition of HIV in Men Who Have Sex with Men Group-Level Interventions

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends HIV behavioral interventions (group level) for adult men who have sex with men. Read effectiveness and economic evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/10/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Colorectal Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Colorectal Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media – videos, printed materials, etc. – to increase colorectal cancer screening by FOBT. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Cervical Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Cervical Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media–videos, printed materials, etc.–to increase cervical cancer screening. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Breast Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Breast Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media–videos, printed materials, etc.–to increase breast cancer screening. Read systematic review effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

Physical Activity: Individually-Adapted Health Behavior Change Programs
19 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Individually-Adapted Health Behavior Change Programs

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends individually-adapted health behavior change programs to increase physical activity and fitness. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Creation of or Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity Combined with Informational Outreach Activities
5 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Creation of or Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity Combined with Informational Outreach Activities

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends the creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity to improve physical fitness. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/27/2026

Violence Prevention: Therapeutic Foster Care – for Chronically Delinquent Juveniles
5 Feb 2026

Violence Prevention: Therapeutic Foster Care – for Chronically Delinquent Juveniles

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends therapeutic foster care for adolescents ages 12-18 with a history of chronic delinquency based on sufficient evidence of effectiveness in preventing violence among this population. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026

Posts pagination

« 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 15 »

Recent Posts

    Recent Comments

    No comments to show.

    Archives

    No archives to show.

    Categories

    • No categories
    DPH logo

    Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)

    DPH keeps people healthy and communities strong. We promote the health and well-being of all residents by ensuring access to high-quality public health and health care services, focusing on prevention and wellness, and health equity for all.

    250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
    DPH Official Website
    Digital Accessibility Statement
    Privacy Policy
    ©2026 Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
    Mass.gov® is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.