2nd edition. Superseded the January 2000 Conference Edition. Includes updated data. Outlines a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda. Designed to serve as a roadmap for improving the health of all people in the United States during the first decade of the 21st century.Committed to promoting health and preventing illness, disability, and premature death.

Healthy People 2010: Understanding and Improving Health is the first of three parts in the Healthy People 2010 series.

The second part, Healthy People 2010, (Volumes I and II) contains detailed descriptions of 467 objectives to improve health. These objectives are organized into 28 specific focus areas.

The third part, Tracking Healthy People 2010, provides a comprehensive review of the statistical measures that will be used to evaluate progress


Healthy People 2010, Understanding and Improving Health: Understanding and Improving Health Contents
Front Cover
Note to Readers
Title Page
Message from the Secretary
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
The History Behind the Healthy People 2010 Initiative
The Development of Healthy People 2010 Goals and Objectives
The Goals of Healthy People 2010
The Relationship Between Individual and Community Health
How Healthy People 2010 Will Improve the Nations Health
The Key Role of Community Partnerships
Everyone Can Help Achieve the Healthy People 2010 Objectives
Other Information Is Available About Healthy People 2010
Healthy People in Healthy Communities
A Systematic Approach to Health Improvement
Healthy People 2010 Goals
Goal 1: Increase Quality and Years of Healthy Life
Life Expectancy
Quality of Life
Achieving a Longer and Healthier Lifethe Healthy People Perspective
Goal 2: Eliminate Health Disparities
Gender
Race and Ethnicity
Income and Education
Disability
Geographic Location
Sexual Orientation
Achieving EquityThe Healthy People Perspective
Objectives
Determinants of Health
Health Status
Leading Health Indicators
Physical Activity
Leading Health Indicator
Health Impact of Physical Activity
Populations With Low Rates of Physical Activity
Other Issues
Overweight and Obesity
Leading Health Indicator
Health Impact of Overweight and Obesity
Populations With High Rates of Overweight and Obesity
Reducing Overweight and Obesity
Dietary and Physical Activity Recommendations
Tobacco Use
Leading Health Indicator
Health Impact of Cigarette Smoking
Trends in Cigarette Smoking
Populations With High Rates of Smoking
Other Important Tobacco Issues
Substance Abuse
Leading Health Indicator
Health Impact of Substance Abuse
Trends in Substance Abuse
Responsible Sexual Behavior
Leading Health Indicator
Trends in Sexual Behavior
Unintended Pregnancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HIV/AIDS
Mental Health
Leading Health Indicator
Definition of Mental Health
Impact of Depression
Treatment of Depression
Populations With High Rates of Depression
Injury and Violence
Leading Health Indicator
Impact of Injury and Violence
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Homicides
Environmental Quality
Leading Health Indicator
Defining the Environment
Global Concern
Health Impact of Poor Air Quality
Improvement in Environmental Quality
Immunization
Leading Health Indicator
Impact of Immunization
Recommended Immunizations
Trends in Immunization
Other Immunization Issues
Access to Health Care
Leading Health Indicator
Health Insurance
Ongoing Sources of Primary Care
Barriers to Access
Introduction
A Systematic Approach to Health Improvement Goals
Determinants of Health
Health Status
Physical Activity
Overweight and Obesity
Tobacco Use
Substance Abuse
Responsible Sexual Behavior
Mental Health
Injury and Violence
Environmental Quality
Immunization
Access to Health Care
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