History & Development of Healthy People
History of Healthy People
Healthy People 2020 is based on the accomplishments of 4 previous Healthy People initiatives:
- 1979 Surgeon General’s Report, Healthy People: The Surgeon General’s Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Healthy People 1990: Promoting Health/Preventing Disease: Objectives for the Nation
- Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives
- Healthy People 2010: Objectives for Improving Health
Development of Healthy People 2020
Healthy People 2020 is the result of a multiyear process that reflects input from a diverse group of individuals and organizations.
Learn more about the Healthy People development process:
Download the Healthy People 2020 framework [PDF - 254 KB]
Healthy People 2010 Final Review
