North
Dakota Department of Health
Healthy People 2010
What Is Healthy People 2010?
Healthy People 2010 is a set of health objectives for the Nation to achieve
over the first decade of the new century. It can be used by many different
people, States, communities, professional organizations, and others to help
them develop programs to improve health.
In North Dakota, a coordinated effort is being made to collect annual data for many of the 467 objectives that comprise Healthy People 2010. These objectives are organized into 28 focus areas
At this site, you will be able to access data reports and news specific to Healthy People 2010 data collection in North Dakota.
Data collection and dissemination has two primary purposes:
Department of Health Program Support –
Many programs within the Department of Health will be able to utilize the Healthy People 2010 data for tracking of program specific indicators, program evaluation, demonstration of need within the state, and demonstration of trends within program areas.
Healthy North Dakota Support –
Healthy North Dakota is an initiative that focuses on wellness in our homes, schools, communities and workplaces and serves as a framework for a statewide comprehensive wellness plan. Healthy People 2010 supports the Healthy North Dakota initiative by providing access to annual data on multiple health objectives.
NOTE: For specific information about program activities related to Healthy People 2010 objectives, contact the program coordinator.