Question

Since 1980, the US has embarked on decade-long plans outlining key national health objectives for each of the ten-year periods. Under the leadership of the US Surgeon General, a group of national and state organizations develop these objectives. Based on the most current form of this program, which of the following is not part of the mission:

a. Identify critical research and data collection needs

b. All citizens practice healthy lifestyles

c. Provide measurable objectives and goals that can be used at the national, state, and local levels

d. Increase public awareness and understanding of health, disease, and disability and the opportunity for progress

e. Identify nationwide health improvement priorities