Objectives and Data

Healthy People 2030 objectives were carefully chosen based on national data. When we work together to achieve them, we can improve health and well-being nationwide. 

Explore all objectives

Use the Healthy People 2030 objective search tool to find, filter, and sort data that’s relevant to your work.

Browse objectives by topic

We’ve organized all objectives into user-friendly topics so you can quickly find what you need. 

Leading Health Indicators

Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) are a small subset of high-priority objectives selected to drive action toward improving health and well-being.

Learn more about Leading Health Indicators

Overall Health and Well-Being Measures

Overall Health and Well-Being Measures (OHMs) are broad, global outcome measures that help us assess our progress toward achieving the Healthy People 2030 vision.

Learn more about Overall Health and Well-Being Measures

Data Sources and Methods

Healthy People 2030 uses dozens of data sources to set national targets and track progress toward achieving objectives.

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What's changed from 2020?

Wondering how objectives have changed since Healthy People 2020? It’s easy to find out which objectives have been modified, removed, or retained. 

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Learn about Objective Types

Healthy People 2030 includes 3 types of objectives — core, developmental, and research — that are maintained throughout the decade.

Learn about the different types of objectives