Active TransportationTransportation that requires physical activity including walking, biking or using transit
Affected PopulationsPopulations that are affected by policies, programs, or projects
Age and Life-Stage GroupsPopulation groups characterized by age and/or life stage
AssessmentThe third step of an HIA wherein practitioners: assess health impacts; analyze existing conditions; identify affected populations; review the proposed policy, plan or investment; evaluate the potential impacts on existing conditions
Basic Needs for Health and SafetyA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes health and safety needs for people to thrive
Belonging and Civic MuscleA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes social needs for people to thrive
Black, Indigenous, and People Of ColorPopulation group inclusive of all people who identify as belonging to Black, Indigenous, and other non-White racial and ethnic groups that have historically faced systematic marginalization, discrimination, and inequality
Children And YouthPopulation group inclusive of people who are under 18 years of age
CodesignShared mapping of a problem, identifying shared priorities, and designing, implementing and evaluating potential solutions together with those most affected by an issue
College StudentsPopulation group inclusive of students pursuing higher education beyond high school, including students attending four-year universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, and/or technical colleges
Community Type
Classification based on characteristics of a locality that includes urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities
Complete CommunitiesApproach to planning that aims to meet the basic needs of all residents basic in their communities
Complete StreetsApproach to planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining streets that are inclusive, safe, and accessible streets for all users
Comprehensive HIAHighest intensity HIA which uses as much evidence as possible including literature reviews, interviews, community surveys, original research, expert input and/or other methods
Desktop HIALowest intensity HIA which relies mainly or exclusively on existing research and remote contact with stakeholders
Determinants Of HealthFactors which include biology and genetics, health behaviors, social characteristics, and access to health care that influence health status and health outcomes
English Language LearnersPopulation group inclusive of people who are learning to communicate in English
Evidence-BaseProven and reliable information, such as data and research, that forms a foundation of credibility
Gender and Orientation GroupsPopulation groups characterized by gender identity, and/or sexual and romantic orientation
Geospatial DataLocation-based data--often displayed on a map--that are used in in geographic or location-based analyses
Health and Ability GroupsPopulation groups characterized by their health and ability statuses
Health BehaviorsHealth-related practices, like diet and exercise, taking medication for a health condition, or using tobacco, that can improve or diminish health status
Health DisparitiesDifferences in health outcomes by factors such as gender, race, education, income, disability, geographic location, and sexual orientation that are due to systemic barriers that limit the opportunities for everyone to be healthy and well
Health Impact AssessmentA method to assess the potential health effects or consequences of a proposed policy, program, or project
Health in All PoliciesAn approach that promotes integrating health considerations into decision-making for all sectors and policy areas
Health NotesRapid and responsive tool for lawmakers to learn the potential health and equity implications of proposed legislation
Health OutcomesSpecific results or consequences of a disease, infirmity, or healthcare intervention on the length or quality of a person’s life
Housing ConditionsFactors encompassing stability, safety, affordability, and quality of dwellings and neighborhoods, influencing health and well-being
Humane HousingA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes housing needs for people to thrive
Intermediate HIAIntermediate intensity HIA which may involve a workshop with stakeholders in addition to desktop and rapid assessment techniques
Justice-Involved PopulationsPopulation group inclusive of people who have had interactions with the criminal justice system and people who are now, or have spent time, in jails, youth correctional facilities, or prisons
Key Informant InterviewsStructured and unstructured interviews of stakeholders, including experts and community members with lived experience.
Level of InfluenceDescribes the scale of impact the policy, program, or project at hand
LGBTQ+ PeoplePopulation group inclusive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Nonbinary, and others whose gender, sexual orientation, and/or romantic orientation is different from the heterosexual, cisgender norms prevalent in society
Lifelong LearningA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes education needs for people to thrive
Meaningful Work and WealthA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes economic needs for people to thrive
Mixed MethodsUtilizes more than one data collection or research method
Monitoring and EvaluationThe sixth step of an HIA wherein practitioners determine the HIA’s impact on the decision and health status
MultisolvingA stewardship practice that emphasizes working across sectors to address multiple challenges with one policy or investment
Older AdultsPopulation group inclusive of people who are, typically, aged 65 years or older
Outcome StatementDescribes the impacts and outcomes of the HIA on the policy, program, or project at hand
People Experiencing HomelessnessPopulation group inclusive of people who lack a stable and permanent place to live, often residing in emergency shelters, temporary accommodations, or on the streets
People Living In PovertyPopulation group inclusive of who lack the necessary resources and financial means to meet their basic needs and achieve a decent standard of living
People With Chronic And Multiple Chronic Health ConditionsPopulation group inclusive of people with one or more medical conditions that persist over an extended period requiring ongoing care and maintenance
People With DisabilitiesPopulation group inclusive of people who have physical, developmental, psychological, vision, hearing, and/or other impairments
People With Mental Health ConditionsPopulation group inclusive of people who have a condition that affects their thinking, feeling, behavior or mood
Primary DataData collected by their source, often through direct observation, administrative records, key informant interviews, surveys, focus groups, and community conversations
Priority PopulationsPopulations of interest which represent the diverse groups, communities, demographics, identities, statuses, and lived experiences upon which policies, programs, projects or other efforts may focus
Rapid HIALower intensity HIA which uses a shortened approach to an HIA with a smaller amount of primary research and stakeholder engagement
RecommendationsThe fourth step of an HIA wherein practitioners develop recommendations to promote positive health effects and minimize negative health effects
Reliable TransportationA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes transportation needs for people to thrive
ReportingThe fifth step of an HIA wherein practitioners develop a report to communicates findings and recommendations, and present results
Research MethodThe approach used to collect, analyze, and interpret data in a structured way to gain insights or knowledge about a particular subject
Rural CommunitiesCommunities that are typically small, have low population density, and may be characterized by their focus on agriculture or natural resources
ScopingThe second step of an HIA wherein practitioners determine project partners, identify risks and benefits to consider, decide on methodology, and develop a work plan
ScreeningThe first step of an HIA wherein practitioners determine if an HIA is needed and would add value to the policy, plan or investment
Secondary DataData collected, processed or analyzed by another party which may include public and/or private data sources
Socioeconomic and Legal Status GroupsPopulation groups characterized by their social, economic, and/or legal statuses
StewardsPeople or organizations who take responsibility for working with others to create conditions that all people need to thrive and have an equity orientation with regard to purpose, power, and wealth
StewardshipA practice wherein people or organizations take responsibility for working with others to create conditions that all people need to thrive
Suburban CommunitiesCommunities that are typically situated in the outskirts of cities, are lower density areas than adjacent urban cores, and may be characterized by their mix of residential and commercial developments
Thriving Natural WorldA domain of the Seven Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-Being framework that describes environmental needs for people to thrive
Tribal CommunitiesCommunities with distinct groups of Indigenous peoples within Native American and First Nations populations that may be characterized by their cultural, social, and political structures
Urban CommunitiesCommunities with high population density that may be characterized by their high concentration and mix of buildings, infrastructure, and economic and social activities
Urgent ServicesServices, such as food or unemployment assistance, that relieve short-term suffering
Vital Community ConditionsProperties of places and institutions that all people need all the time to be healthy and well
Workers And EmployeesPopulation group inclusive of people who actively participate in employment or work-related activities
