Healthy People 2020: A Comparative Study

Since 1980, the United States has taken on 10-year plans that outline certain key national health objectives set to be accomplished during a 10-year timeframe (Shi & Singh, 2015). These initiatives are founded on medical care with prevention services, health promotion, education, community health care, and increased access to integrated services. The initiative, Healthy People 2010: Healthy People in Healthy Communities, launched in 2000. The initiative emphasizes the role of community partners such as

Healthy People 2020 discusses a number of special population’s that have barriers to care including; race, age sex, sexual identity, age, disability, socioeconomic, and location; this post will discuss race (ethnic) group.  There are a number of races mentioned in healthy people 2020, such as, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan, Latino and African American (Healthy People 2020, n.d.). Access to health care in an ethnic group is multifaceted from the lack of trust, lack of health care education, discrimination and cost of care including health insurance. According to Howard, Peace, & Howard (2014), African Americans have a greater risk of three preventable diseases, hypertension, renal failure and bacterial infections stating; “no other disease

The health status of the population in the United States is a national priority. The Healthy People 2020 outlines priorities and to improve the health of individuals and communities across the country. Healthy People 2020 is defined as a comprehensive set of national objectives for “improving the health of all Americans” (Healthy People 2020, n.d, para. 1). The Healthy people 2020, is aimed at improving the health of individuals and communities and envisions “a society in which all people live long, healthy lives” (Healthy People 2020, n.d, para 4). A short priority list was developed and contains twenty-six objectives knowns as Leading Health Indicators (LHI). The list of objectives was created to prioritize health issues that must be addressed and to find appropriate actions to take in order to improve the health of the population.

A healthy population is not only vital but also a necessity for a country’s economic growth and development. There is an inherently strong connection between the health status of the population and the level of development of a country. Most countries that are exceptionally developed have an overwhelmingly healthy population,

The Objective for Healthy People 2020 is to significantly reduce the chances of the high risk population and the population who has the disease. The goal is try to implement a change in their lifestyle choices. Health People 2020 reports that “44.6 percent of adults aged 18 years and over who were at high risk for diabetes with prediabetes reported increasing their levels of physical activity in 2005-08.” The 2020 baseline objective in 2005-08 was at 44.6 percent and

Healthy People 2020 basically describes a health disparity as a difference in health trends in a community that is closely related to low socio-economics. Disparities adversely affect populations who have experienced greater obstacles to health based on their socioeconomic status, age, mental health or other characteristics historically linked to systematic discrimination or exclusion (Healthy People 2020).

United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Healthy People 2020 (2018) recognizes cardiovascular disease as one of the most widespread and costly health problems in the United States, accounting approximately $320 billion in health care expenditures and related expenses annually. Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) identifies prevention of cardiovascular disease as one of the priorities and includes an objective “to increase overall cardiovascular health and quality of life for US population." (HHS, Healthy People 2020, 2018)

This website identifies health improvement priorities, increase public awareness and understanding of the determinants of health, and provide measurable objectives and goals. The information from the Healthy People website gives the reader an understanding about healthcare services and explains why health services are important, the barriers these services have, and what needs to be done to prevent these barriers. Chronic disease prevention and promotion. (2016, January 14).

According to Healthy People 2020, a small set of objectives and goals have been set to improve the health of Americans over a time period of 10 years. Of the 12 topics, Healthy People use to organize their are 26 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). The key issue of HIV/AIDS meets at least 6 LHI’s topics. That is half of the Healthy People 2020 LHI’s topics: Access to Health Services, Clinical Preventive Services, Mental Health, Social Determinants, Reproductive and Sexual Health, and Substance Abuse (Healthy People 2020, 2016). However, Healthy People 2020 list any other topics that are not part of the LHI’s, but definitely tie into and play a big part of their listed LHI’s. HIV, Blood safety, Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Health, Educational

Amongst Healthy People 2020’s goal planning, they created social determinants, which are “… conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks” (Social Determinants of Health, 2017). Power, privilege, and health all play a role in these social determinants. For example, one of the determinants is “Availability of community-based resources in support of community living and opportunities for recreational and leisure-time activities” (Social Determinants of Heath, 20175). If a community has more power, that increases their chance for bringing in more money. If a community has more money, they can afford to have all these community resources mentioned. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone’s health can benefit from physical activity (Physical Activity and Health, 2015). So having the power and privileges helps communities with maintaining overall good health. However, communities that do not have the power or privileges to afford these community-based resources that promote activity are at a risk of not having the best health. In order to fix this problem, the government would have to get in control and help the communities that are lacking the resources or privileges

I enjoyed reading your discussion post regard the differences that exist between the MDGs and Healthy People 2020. I especially like your points on how Healthy 2020 focuses more on a higher income population and problems. However, in an article I came across it states that the “Success of Healthy People depends on the extent to which it motivates and guides the actions of components of the US health care system, in which there is a division of responsibilities between state, local and federal authorities. Accountability lies within these authorities” (Fielding, Kumanyika, & Manderschied, 2013).Therefore I wonder if the local governments placed a larger emphasis on low income health issues, Healthy People would follow suite and change

In 2010, Healthy People 2020 was started by the Department of Human Health Services. Health programs and research topics were instituted to help Americans live healthier and longer lives (CDC, 2014). The 42 topics presented are all very important in maintaining the goals set by Healthy People 2020. If these programs were to be cut or budget restraints imposed on them, the impact would be felt by all Americans. There would be more unhealthy people, preventable chronic diseases would be more prevalent, and education and health associated programs would be

We all know someone who has suffered from heart disease. Whether it was from a heart attack, congestive heart failure, or stroke, some type of cardiovascular disease has taken the life of someone we loved way too soon. This epidemic of heart disease must be stopped through the collaboration of physicians, nurses, law makers, and concerned citizens. The purpose of this paper is to examine cardiovascular disease, the risks associated with heart disease and obesity per Milo’s framework, comparison of obesity and Healthy People 2020 national goals, and finally the long-term and short-term goals and interventions selected for this paper.

Health people 2020 is focused on promoting health, protecting health, and providing preventative services. The plan is to decrease health disparities by improving the health of certain groups in need of better health care. The Health People 2020 initiative wants to prevent chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease.

The modern 21st century has posed serious threats for mankind in various spheres of individual and collective life. One of the major challenges is related to health and wellbeing of the individuals who are living in the modern industrial era and are prone to serious health threats. In the light of emerging challenges, which are threatening sustainable development and happiness on increasing rate, the authorities are focusing on the initiatives which can limit the extent of damages. The Healthy People Vision 2020 has provided a framework to work upon the goals of healthy community. In addition to various other identified aspects, the