Big push to fix health gaps: cleaning lots and cash help tested in philly

This study looks at whether a package of community improvements—like cleaning up vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial counseling and emergency cash—can improve the health and well-being of Black adults in Philadelphia. About 720 adults in 60 Black neighborhoods will take part. The goal is to see if tackling the root causes of poor health, such as underinvestment and financial stress, can close the life expectancy gap between Black and White neighborhoods.