Healthy People 2020 (the fourth generation of this initiative)
identifies health objectives for the nation. Most states have adapted
these objectives to the particular needs of their populations. How well
are the public health organizations in this country meeting these
objectives? One way to assess their progress is to review the data on
the Healthy People 2020 Web site as well as on a state's counterpart
site.
To prepare for this assignment:
Select one of the
focus areas of Healthy People 2020 and review the objectives for it at
http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default.aspx
Do a
search to find out if your state has adapted Healthy People 2020
objectives and if your sate has provided progress towards meeting its
objectives
Compare the national goals and review your state's goals (
my state is chicago). Please note that whenever possible the Healthy
People 2020 objectives and data include a link to the related
information in Healthy People 2010, which may include a review of
progress made towards the 2010 objectives.
With this in mind, write a one to one-and-half page paper addressing the following:
Very briefly describe the health problem.
In what ways, if any, has the goal been adjusted by the state?
Summarize
the current progress that has been made toward meeting the targets,
both nationally and in your state. You may use the progress towards the
Healthy People 2010 objectives if none is available for Healthy People
2020 objectives.
Summarize also one of the main challenges so far in meeting any of the targets.
Minimum
of 4 references including the course text book ( its in the week one
document i sent you. keep in mind this text has to cited every time for
this course
