Healthy People 2010 Objectives Chapter 5 Healthy People 2010 Objectives
Healthy People 2010 Developed by Healthy People Consortium Made up of 350 national and 250 state agencies Final document developed under direction of Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy People 2010 Two overriding goals Increase quality and years of healthy life Eliminate health disparities Goals can be monitored through 467 objectives in 28 focus areas (Table 5-1) Each objective target date for improvement is 2010
Ten Leading Health Indicators Used to measure health of the nation Each indicator has specific objectives Physical activity Overweight and obesity Tobacco use Substance abuse
Indicators Responsible sexual behavior Mental health Injury and violence Environmental quality Immunization Access to health care Health disparities
Essential Public Health Services Required to meet Healthy People 2010: Monitor health status of community Diagnose and investigate health problems in community Inform, educate, and empower people regarding health issues
Essential Public Health Services Mobilize community partnership Policies to support individuals/community Enforce laws and regulations Linking people to health care services Competent workforce Evaluation of services Research solutions to health problems