The nurse is reviewing the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators for a child health promotion program. Which are included in the leading health indicators? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decrease tobacco use.
b. Improve immunization rates.
c. Reduce incidences of cancer.
d. Increase access to health care.
e. Decrease the number of eating disorders.
ANS: A, B, D
The Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators provide a framework for identifying essential components for child health promotion programs designed to prevent future health problems in our nation's children. Some of the leading health indicators include decreasing tobacco use, improving immunization rates, and increasing access to health care. Reducing the incidence of cancer and decreasing the number of eating disorders are not on the list as leading health indicators.
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