Healthy People 2020 identifies national health objectives and many states have adapted these objectives for their populations. The document reviews progress towards meeting one of the focus areas of Healthy People 2020 for both the nation and state of Chicago. Nationally, some progress has been made towards targets but challenges remain. Chicago has adjusted some goals and also shows some progress but still faces challenges in fully meeting objectives.

1. Health Objectives for the Nation 2020.
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instructions:As you have learned in your previous courses, Healthy People 2020 (the fourth
generation of this initiative) identifies health objectives for the nation. Most states have
adapted these objectives to the particular needs of their populations. How well are the
public health organizations in this country meeting these objectives? One way to assess
their progress is to review the data on the Healthy People 2020 Web site as well as on a
state’s counterpart site.To prepare for this assignment:Select one of the focus areas of
Healthy People 2020 and review the objectives for it at
http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default.aspxDo a search to find out if
your state has adapted Healthy People 2020 objectives and if your sate has provided
progress towards meeting its objectivesCompare the national goals and review your state’s
goals ( my state is chicago). Please note that whenever possible the Healthy People 2020
objectives and data include a link to the related information in Healthy People 2010, which
may include a review of progress made towards the 2010 objectives.With this in mind,
write a one to one-and-half page paper addressing the following:Very briefly describe the
health problem.In what ways, if any, has the goal been adjusted by the state?Summarize the
current progress that has been made toward meeting the targets, both nationally and in
your state. You may use the progress towards the Healthy People 2010 objectives if none is
available for Healthy People 2020 objectives.Summarize also one of the main challenges so
far in meeting any of the targets.