Partnerships between local health departments and faith-based organizations potentially can do much to deliver services and reduce health disparities experienced by vulnerable groups
Which Healthy People 2020 goal is consistent with this philosophy of faith communities?
A) Individual health is closely related to community health.
B) Increase quality and years of life with elimination of preventable disease.
C) Develop partnerships between individual and community health.
D) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
Ans: D
The Healthy People 2020 goals are to eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups; to create social and physical environments that promote good health for all; and to promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.
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