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Healthy People 2030 Objectives and Measures

Healthy People 2030 sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being over the next decade. The initiative also includes other components that help track progress toward achieving the Healthy People vision.

Check out our graphic to learn more about the different types of Healthy People 2030 objectives and measures.

Vision

A society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.

 
 

Overall Health and Well-Being Measures

8 broad, global outcome measures intended to assess the Healthy People 2030 vision

 
 

Core Objectives

358 measurable public health objectives that have 10-year targets and are associated with evidence-based interventions

Leading Health Indicators

A small subset of 23 high-priority Healthy People 2030 core objectives selected to drive action toward improving health and well-being

 
 

Developmental Objectives

Public health issues with evidence-based interventions but lacking reliable data

 
 

Research Objectives

Public health issues that are not yet associated with evidence-based interventions