Healthy People

Since 1980, the Healthy People initiative has set measurable objectives to improve the health and well-being of people nationwide. At the beginning of every decade, we launch a new iteration of the initiative that addresses the latest public health priorities and challenges. 

Healthy People 2030 is the initiative’s fifth iteration.

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Unlocking Better Public Health with Sound Guidance and Dedicated Partnerships

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Public health impacts infinite facets of our lives. Be it in supporting a stronger and healthier workforce at the heart of our economy, facilitating military readiness, or ensuring the day-to-day well-being of our children, the need to maintain and improve the health of our nation unites us with shared purpose. Please join us as we recommit to that unity and work to improve and sustain public health.

This National Nutrition Month®, Let’s Promote Healthy Eating for Older Adults

This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting important healthy aging topics, key resources, and organizations working for and with older adults.March is National Nutrition Month® — and as we age, healthy eating habits are as important as ever. Eating nutritious foods can help older adults manage chronic health conditions and lower their risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke...

Explore the new Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicators Infographics

Healthy People 2030

Healthy People Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) reflect major causes of death and disease in the United States. They track health conditions like diabetes, cancer, and obesity, as well as social determinants of health like employment, environmental health, education, and food insecurity. Together, LHIs cover every stage of life...