Which of the following is an example of Create Supportive Environments?

• A. Providing shaded areas in schools and parks to reduce UV
• B. Quitline establishment
• C. Having a supportive family in which health-promoting behaviours are practiced
• D. Increasing tax on tobacco

Answer: (A)

Creating supportive environments means changing the surroundings so healthy choices are easier and safer to make. Providing shaded areas in schools and parks does exactly that by making sun-safety a default part of outdoor activity. It reduces barriers to staying protected from UV, enables people to be outdoors more comfortably, and supports healthier behavior at the population level.

Establishing a Quitline is a service that helps individuals develop skills to quit smoking, which is more about personal support and behavior change rather than altering the environment for everyone. Having a supportive family offers social encouragement at home, which is valuable but stays within a micro-environment rather than modifying the broader environment. Increasing tobacco tax is a policy measure that influences behavior through price and policy—not a direct environmental modification aimed at making healthy choices easier in everyday settings.