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Healthy People

Check Out the New Mental Health Infographic from Healthy People 2020

ach month, we release an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward Healthy People 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done. This month’s featured LHI topic is Mental Health...

Check Out the New Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Infographic from Healthy People 2020

Each month, we release an infographic with the latest data related to a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic. These infographics show progress toward Healthy People 2020 LHI targets — and show where there’s still work to be done. This month’s featured LHI topic is Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity...

Increasing Healthy Food Access in Rural North Carolina Food Deserts

From Healthy People 2020 Stories from the Field, a series highlighting communities across the Nation that are addressing the Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthy foods. Rates of obesity in both children and adults are significantly higher in rural locations than in urban locations, and people who live in rural areas eat fewer fruits and vegetables than those who live in cities...

Your Guide to Healthy People Events at APHA 2019

Will you be at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, next week? From healthy aging to developing Healthy People 2030, here’s where you can learn about and connect with Healthy People at APHA. We hope to see you there! 1. Sunday, November 3, 1:30 p...