energetically. Second, the results emboldened
residents to speak with their neighbors and
policy makers about the assessment results,
and their implications for the community’s
health. Third, systematic documentation of
the disparity between South Los Angeles and
the comparison area brought attention from
multiple media outlets, including the Los Angeles
Times and other community newspapers,
radio, and television. Finally, the assessments
created the justification for policy
change, through procedural shifts such as the
creation of an incentive package and through
local legislation.