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Access to Quality Health Services

Goal

Introduction

Modifications to Objectives and Subobjectives

Progress Toward Healthy People 2010 Targets

Progress Toward Elimination of Health Disparities

Opportunities and Challenges

Emerging Issues

Progress Quotient Chart

Disparities Table (See below)

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Education

Income, Location, and Disability

Objectives and Subobjectives

References

Related Objectives From Other Focus Areas

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Midcourse Review Healthy People 2010 logo
Access to Quality Health Services Focus Area 1

References


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11A variety of health profession training programs authorized by Title VII of the Public Health Service Act target the funding to "disadvantaged" individuals. The term "disadvantaged" is defined in 42 CFR 57.1804 and is available at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/42cfr57_99.html; accessed October 31, 2006.

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