Healthier America Project
TFAH launched the Healthier America Project to address gaps in the nation's health protection system. TFAH convened more than 150 leading health experts and organizations to identify ways to effectively modernize the public health system and meet today's challenges.

Obesity
Rising obesity rates have created a major strain on the U.S. health care system. TFAH calls for a National Strategy to Combat Obesity to address the problem.

Pandemic Flu
Scientists around the globe continue to warn the public about the risk of a potential pandemic influenza outbreak. TFAH has outlined recommendations to better prepare the country for an outbreak.

Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness
Health emergencies pose some of the greatest threats to our nation, because they can be difficult to prepare for, detect, and contain. TFAH suggests ways to strengthen America's emergency preparedness.

Food Safety
Approximately 76 million Americans -- one in four-- are sickened by foodborne diseases each year. Experts estimate that most foodborne illnesses could be prevented if the right measures were taken to improve the U.S. food safety system.

Child Health
America's future depends on the health of our children. TFAH has partnered with a number of organizations to bring a range of children's health issues to national attention.

Environmental Health
The World Health Organization estimates that 13 million deaths annually are due to preventable environmental causes. TFAH works to advance polices and programs that protect air, water, and food; and provide communities with healthier environments.

Public Health Funding
Protecting the health and safety of Americans should be the top responsibility of our nation's leaders. But experts say the country currently does not devote adequate resources to effectively prevent disease and protect the health of Americans.

Emerging Infectious Diseases
Despite remarkable breakthroughs in medical research and advancements, infectious diseases are undergoing a global resurgence. The nation's commitment to eliminating these diseases can no longer be based on international goodwill alone.

Health Disparities
Every American should have the opportunity to be as healthy as he or she can be. TFAH addresses health disparities and factors that are beyond individual control as a central part of our work.