Which are goals for Healthy People 2020? Select all that apply.

A) Eliminate health disparities among various groups.
B) Decrease the cost of healthcare related to tobacco use.
C) Increase the quality and years of healthy life.
D) Decrease the number of inpatient days annually.
E) Promote healthy development for people in all stages of life.

Healthy People 2020

A set of health objectives for the U.S. to achieve by the year 2020, aimed at improving the health of all Americans by encouraging a more preventative approach to healthcare.

Health Disparities

Differences in health status or healthcare access and outcomes among different population groups, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.

Tobacco Use

The act of consuming tobacco products by smoking, chewing, or snuffing, often associated with health risks.