Each month we highlight National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health across the United States. To help you spread the word, we also provide links to resources that you can use to promote these NHOs. This month, we’re raising awareness about immunization, children’s eye health, and breastfeeding. …
ODPHP is excited to announce 3 new Healthy People 2030 core objectives and 1 new research objective — the first new objectives since the launch of Healthy People 2030 in August 2020. Like all Healthy People 2030 objectives, the new objectives were developed by Healthy People 2030 subject matter experts, meet specific criteria, and reflect public input. …
Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that people of all ages and abilities engage in regular physical activity. This spring, the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) issued a recommendation for park, trail, and greenway infrastructure interventions used in combination with additional interventions, such as structured programs or community awareness, to increase physical activity. …
Each month we highlight National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health across the United States. To help you spread the word, we also provide links to resources that you can use to promote these NHOs. This month, we’re raising awareness about immunization, children’s eye health, and breastfeeding.
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