What activity is an example of an upstream approach to health promotion?
A) A bike safety program for school-aged children in the elementary schools throughout the community
B) Rehabilitation for a child who experienced a traumatic brain injury due to a bicycle/vehicle collision
C) A local bike store sponsoring a bicycle-handling skills competition for adolescents
D) Bike helmet legislation with the provision of a free bike helmet to all children under 18 years of age

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Implementing bike helmet legislation with the provision of a free bike helmet to all children under 18 years of age is an example of an upstream approach as it aims to prevent injury by targeting the root cause of the problem (lack of helmet use). This approach addresses the broader social determinants of health and can lead to sustained behavioral change, as opposed to just treating the injury after it has occurred (as in option B) or building skills for those who are already cycling (as in options A and C).

What Activity Is an Example of an Upstream Approach to Health