Reports

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2023

This annual report tracks federal and state investment in public health and concludes that under-investment in public health programs leaves the nation less prepared for current and future health risks. One-time COVID-19 emergency funding helped control the pandemic but did not address structural weaknesses in the nation’s public health system.

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2022

This annual report tracks federal, state, and local investment in public health and how underinvestment in public health programs hobbled the COVID-19 response, exacerbates health inequities, and continues to put Americans' lives and livelihoods at risk.

Aligning Public Health Interventions with Older Adult Housing Needs and Challenges

This brief outlines current housing challenges faced by older adults and potential areas for public health intervention. It summarizes existing programs that offer housing support for older adults and offers recommendations in each of the five key roles for public health.

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2021

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2020

This report, a part of TFAH’s annual public health funding series, found a continuing pattern of underfunding of these vital programs.

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding of America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2019

An examination of federal, state, and local public health funding trends and recommended investments and policy actions to prioritize prevention and effectively address 21st century health threats.

A Funding Crisis for Public Health and Safety

State-by-State and Federal Public Health Funding Facts and Recommendations

A Funding Crisis for Public Health and Safety: State-by-State Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts, 2017

This annual report is supported by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It summarizes public health funding at both the national and state level and includes recommendations for way in which that funding needs to be increased.

Special Issue Brief: National Survey of Registered Voters on Public Health

A new national survey of registered voters has found that nearly three-quarters of Americans support increasing investments to improve the health of communities.

Special Analysis: Prevention and Public Health Fund Federal & State Allocations