REACH 2010 Program

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The health objectives for the United States for the 21st century have been described in the federal initiative to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and Healthy People 2010. The paper shows that the overall health of the nation has improved a lot, but members of the minority groups in the ethnic and racial areas have not been benefited. This includes the African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans. and Pacific Islanders. The paper reveals how the REACH 2010 Program will be implemented through community and health services. It also uses Alabama to analyze the health disparities in a particular state.

From the Paper:

"To improve the health conditions of the community will require a better understanding of the community, the relationships between the health status and the racial and community backgrounds. These will help in the development of culturally sensitive strategies. The thought must be on building infrastructure and collaborations to help communities to find out and meet their own needs. To reduce disparities within communities, it may be advisable to provide enough funds to national, regional, and community organizations. These funds should be redirected as necessary to build up capacity."

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