Thursday, February 4, 2010

HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services updates its goals for promoting health and preventing disease through the science-based Healthy People program every 10 years. The guidelines for healthy People 2020 have been developed to reflect the latest research and thinking in the field.

The main goal of this program is to improve the health of the nation. The next update, which will be released in 2010, will include information on the following:

1. The most important public health concerns

2. Current risks to public health and wellness

3. Health-related prevention and other subjects

4. Action plans for reaching the health goals that have been set.

As you move into the New Year, keep up with the latest information on Healthy People 2020 at www.healthypeople.gov.

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