A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

A. shift focus to environmental factors instead of social factors in determining health.
B. eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C. increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D. reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.


B. eliminate health disparities among Americans.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Amiti currently smokes one pack of cigarettes a day; she typically smokes with her morning coffee, after meals, in her car, and when hanging out with her friends who smoke. She has decided to quit smoking, beginning on the first day of the next month. Identify ten actions or strategies that Amiti can use to increase her chances of success at quitting. On your list, include actions she can take both before and after her quit date, and key changes in her environment and daily routine that will support her quitting efforts.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main pillars of spiritual well-being?

A) A strong personal value system B) Financial security C) A meaningful purpose in life D) Relationships; connectedness and community

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Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health threats in the world today

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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