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Download full textOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (DHHS), Washington, DC. – 2002
Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are critically important for all people's health and wellbeing. It can reduce morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Despite its well-known benefits, most U.S. adults, and many children, are not active enough to achieve these health benefits. Physical inactivity and related health…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion
National Center for Health Statistics (DHHS/PHS), Hyattsville, MD. – 2001
This report completes the series of "Healthy People 2000 Reviews" published to monitor and evaluate U.S. progress toward year 2000 targets. It examines Healthy People 2000 goals (to increase the span of healthy life, reduce health disparities, and achieve access to preventive services); discusses health indicators and priority data…
Descriptors: Cancer, Chronic Illness, Community Programs, Dental Health
