A national strategy for significantly improving the health of the Nation over the coming decade. Addresses the prevention of major chronic illnesses, injuries & infectious diseases. Sections include: health promotion; health protection; preventive services & surveillance & data systems; age-related objectives; & special population objectives. Charts, tables & graphs.

This book was written specifically for students majoring in one of the health or health-related disciplines who will become the primary providers of health care. It is ideally suited for students in one- or two-year programs who plan to become health care workers.--Introduction to the Health Professions

Reports statistics and percentages for the recent past (1980),current baseline (1990), and projected targets (2000, 2010, 2020) to provide a vision, goals, and measurable criteria or benchmarks for a desirable future for the state, including: poverty; childrens' well-being and family stability and health; academic achievement and opportunities for lifelong learning; crime, safety and volunteerism in communities; accessibility for the disabled to public facilities; sustainable economic growth for maintaining the standard of living and affordable housing; and protecting and recreating in an environment with a diversity of natural resources.