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Health objectives for the nation.
1Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201.
The American Psychologist
|May 1, 1991
Summary
National health objectives aim to enhance American well-being through prevention. Healthy People 2000 sets goals to increase healthy lifespan, reduce disparities, and ensure preventive services access for all.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
Background:
- The 1979 Surgeon General's Report, "Healthy People," established national health objectives for 1990.
- Progress has been made, but the nation has not fully realized its health potential.
- Lessons learned from the 1990 objectives informed the development of the year 2000 objectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline national health objectives for the year 2000, focusing on prevention.
- To broaden the scope and participation in setting health agendas.
- To establish a future-oriented agenda for improving American health.
Main Methods:
- Building upon the experiences and outcomes of the previous decade's health objectives.
- Engaging a broader scope of participation in the agenda-setting process.
- Developing specific, measurable objectives to support overarching goals.
Main Results:
- Healthy People 2000 established three primary national health goals.
- The objectives encompass a wide range of health-related areas.
- Achievement requires both individual and collective action.
Conclusions:
- The Healthy People 2000 initiative provides a comprehensive framework for national health improvement.
- Key goals include increasing healthy life span, reducing health disparities, and ensuring access to preventive services.
- The objectives necessitate coordinated efforts from individuals, communities, and policymakers.