He notes that broad policy changes that reduce reliance on fuels like coal and wood are being implemented and are beginning to have a positive impact on life expectancy.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

Some of this can be done if consumers make different choices in what they eat, but some can be silent changes too, so Frito-Lay taking the Trans fats out of their products and switching them with a healthier fat is a silent change that could have a positive impact on public health.

有些只要消费者选择其它的食物即可做到,但也有些变化是悄无声息的,菲多利将其产品中的反式脂肪,替换成更健康的脂肪就并未声张,这对大众健康有着积极的影响

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"Well,I think the message from the United States personally coming here will obviously be a positive impact,in the sense that President Obama's administration is deeply concerned about the displaced people,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

Flavin says businesses have also had a positive impact.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23