“Too many people are not reaching their full potential for health because of preventable conditions. Healthy People is the Nation’s roadmap and compass for better health, providing our society a vision for improving both the quantity and quality of life for all Americans.” —Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Howard K. Koh
The Healthy People initiative is grounded in the principle that setting national objectives and monitoring progress can motivate action. In just the past 10 years, preliminary analyses indicate that the country has either progressed toward or met 71 percent of its Healthy People targets.
This decade, several new features will help to make the vision of a society in which all people live long, healthy lives a reality. Healthy People 2020 includes the following features:
- Emphasizing ideas of health equity that address social determinants of health and promote health across all stages of life
- Replacing the traditional print publication with an interactive Web site as the main vehicle for dissemination
- Maintaining a Web site that allows users to tailor information to their needs and explore evidence-based resources for implementation
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We look forward to your continued participation. Now the real work begins!
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