Review the Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators. — https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/Leading-Health-Indicators

Select one leading health indicator, and research a NJ state-level health prevention program aimed at achieving it — https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/healthy-people-in-action/State-and-Territorial-Healthy-People-Plans

Locate your (New Jersey) state’s vital statistics and/or census data to compare the outcomes of the selected leading health indicator — https://www.nj.gov/health/chs/hnj2020/index.shtml

Evaluate the NJ state-level program’s effectiveness in meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals based on your statistical and census data findings.

Determine if there is evidence in your community of alignment to the Healthy People 2020 goals through local programs and funding.

Explain the evidence by providing links, a description, and summary of the program(s).