Do you believe the United States is on course to achieve this Healthy People 2020 objective or improving the health of the U.S. as a whole? Why or why not?

To prepare for this Week 5 Discussion, review the readings for this week, as well as the material within the Writing and Library Resource Guide.

Option 1: Refer back to the Healthy People 2020 Objectives discussed in Week 1. Select one of the Leading Health Indicators and review the latest progress report on that Leading Indicator. Then post a response the following questions:

1. Do you believe the United States is on course to achieve this Healthy People 2020 objective or improving the health of the U.S. as a whole? Why or why not?
2. Describe 2-3 current health promotion programs, campaigns or activities underway to address this Leading Indicator.
3. Are any of these programs, campaigns, or activities working? What evidence is there to support your conclusion?