The Healthy People document is an example of national health guidelines that impacts and gives direction to our nation's health. Every 10 years, this document is revised to better address emerging health issues. For discussion this week, review the Healthy People 2020 website (http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/default.aspx) and answer the following questions:
What was the first document instrumental in the process of creating Healthy People?
Following the first document, how many times has it been revised?
After reviewing Healthy People 2020, what are three new topcis that would be most interesting to an entry-level health educator?
Select one of the new topics listed in Question c that is very important to a health educator's work. What is the goal of that topic?
Identify one of the objectives for the selected topic area. What is the baseline? What is the target?
Predict how health promotion and disease prevention efforts will be impacted by this new topic in Healthy People 2020.
In what ways can today's health educators take action to prepare for future implementation of Healthy People 2020?
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