But it can. By writing, calling or visiting with decision-makers, you can help change the laws and policies that affect your life. Advocacy is the act or process of advancing or defeating a cause, policy or proposal. Advocacy is a powerful tool for producing social change. Advocacy victories can affect the quality of life for entire communities for many years.
Advocacy can help reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
Together, our voices can help change the laws and policies that affect our lives. New FDA food labeling guidelines to help the public make informed and healthy food choices. Clean indoor air policies that protect the public from the hazards of secondhand smoke. Policies that protect kids from tobacco. Policies that increase the amount of fitness education in our schools.