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Assignment: Health Assessment- Healthy People 2030

Nurses represent the largest group of healthcare professionals. It is the responsibility of the nurse to promote health and wellness to all clients. Becoming familiar with Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) is an excellent way to comprehend the health issues of the United States and what can be done to make improvements.

Question I. What do you think are the three most important health issues facing the United States today? Provide problems and a brief rationale. Answer in complete sentences.

Question II. Log on to the HP2030 website and review topics and objectives. Identify an objective that relates to each of the health issues you have listed in Question I. Include the number of Objective and the Objective (see below).

Example: Reduce the rate of hospital admissions for urinary tract infections among older adults OA 07

Question III. Explain the importance of each health issue. Answer in complete sentences. Include scholarly reference for each entry.

Question IV. Search the Internet, newspapers or magazines for programs, educational offerings, government-sponsored funding, and so on that support ONE of your objectives.

Source:
Offering:
Rationale of how it supports the objective. Include scholarly reference.

Question V. Give an example of what you could do at the local (community) level to help educate people concerning each of your objectives. Provide scholarly reference for each entry.