Healthy People (HP) 2010 initiative

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This paper discusses the Healthy People (HP) 2010 initiave developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. The paper
It also explains how this investigation considers a review of the initial goals and the outcomes that have been measured during the Midcourse Review. The paper attempts to shed light on the impact of HP 2010 goals and objectives for chronic kidney disease through a careful review of the initial goals and the outcomes that have been measured. Through a careful review of the data, problems with operationalizing data and outcomes, are discussed along with some of the challenges that remain for improving overall public health with respect to the treatment and prevention of chronic kidney disease.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Topic Selection and Overview
Focus Area and Its Parameters
Two Goals of HP2010
Why this is a Population of Significance
Relevance of the Objectives and Desired Outcomes
Is Each a Valid Strategy for the Outcome?
Rationale for a Personal View
Midcourse Review Data
Midcourse Review Outcomes
Classification of Objectives and Sub-Objectives in the Midcourse Review
Legitimacy of Objectives/Sub-Objectives
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In order to begin this investigation, it is first necessary to delineate the specific focus area, its parameters and how it fits into the overall US Prevention Agenda. For the purposes of this investigation, chronic kidney disease has been selected. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (2000) Healthy People 2010 report, chronic kidney disease represents one of the most challenging obstacles for modern health care. At a time when other chronic diseases such as heart disease are declining in total number, the occurrence of chronic kidney disease is increasing (DHHS, 2000). A review of statistical data indicates that the individuals of all ages are susceptible to this condition; however individuals over the age of 75 are the most frequently diagnosed group with this condition. Although dialysis and kidney transplantation provide notable alternatives for improving patient outcomes, the treatments are not a panacea. Both do not restore complete health and both are expensive to undertake. DDHS argues that the growing number of patients with chronic kidney appears to coincide with an increase in the number of patients with type II diabetes."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Chronic Kidney Disease, Midcourse Review. (2006). Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed November 11, 2007 at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/data/midcourse/pdf/fa04.pdf.
• Healthy People 2010. (2000). Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed November 11, 2007 at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/document/pdf/uih/uih.pdf.
• Healthy People 2010, Chronic Kidney Disease. (2000). Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed November 11, 2007 at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/document/pdf/Volume1/04CKD.pdf.
• Midcourse Review. (2006). Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed November 11, 2007 at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/Data/midcourse/pdf/ExecutiveSummary.pdf.
• Oldest baby boomers turn 60. (2006). US Census Bureau. Accessed November 11, 2007 at: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006105.html.

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