The Healthy People project is a collection of national health objectives that serve to inform
community and public health departments by identifying preventable threats to health and
establishing national goals to reduce health threats.
Visit the Healthy People website at: http://www.healthypeople.gov. Click on Healthy People
2030 and locate answers to the following questions about the project:
1. What is Healthy People 2030 and how was it developed? (10 points)
2. List the four overarching goals? (4 points)
3. In your own words, briefly explain what each goal means. (8 points)
4. Discuss the 4 foundation health measures: General Health Status, Health-Related
Quality of Life and Well-Being, Determinants of Health and Disparities using the
following guide
a. Briefly describe all the measures of progress listed under each foundation
health measure. (20 points)
b. For each foundation measure category, select any one measure of progress
and briefly discuss what it means and how it can be used to evaluate the
foundation health measure category (15 points)
5. Identify one health problem that you have observed in your local community briefly
describe it. How big of a problem is it and who does it affect most and why? (10
points)
6. Go to the Home page again and click on Topics and Objectives. Then click on Public
Health Infrastructure.
a. Briefly describe the mission and importance of Public Health Infrastructure. (2 points)
b. List the three key elements and give an example of each. (3 points)
7. Using the 10 essential public health services, describe how as a nurse you can use
each of the ten essential public health services to manage the health problem you have
identified in your local community. (20 points)
What is Healthy People 2030 and how was it developed?
Healthy People 2030 is a set of national health objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans. It builds upon previous Healthy People initiatives and provides a framework for public health efforts across the nation. It was developed through a collaborative process involving:
2. List the four overarching goals of Healthy People 2030?
The four overarching goals are:
3. In your own words, briefly explain what each goal means.
4. Foundation Health Measures:
a. Briefly describe all the measures of progress listed under each foundation health measure:
b. For each foundation measure category, select any one measure of progress and briefly discuss what it means and how it can be used to evaluate the foundation health measure category:
5. Identify one health problem that you have observed in your local community briefly describe it. How big of a problem is it and who does it affect most and why?
Example: Increased prevalence of childhood obesity. This is a significant problem in many communities. It affects children’s physical and mental health, leading to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions later in life. It can also impact their self-esteem and social development. It often disproportionately affects children from low-income families and minority groups due to limited access to healthy food, safe places to play, and health education resources. It is a big problem because it has long-term health and economic consequences for individuals and the community.