A work group at CDC is looking at development of a similar document for chronic disease prevention and control. The Task Force on Community Preventive Services will have a report that will be useful. Education of legislators is essential. Need to understand and address the social determinants of health. It needs to be created and visible before resources are forthcoming.
Media have to be involved, create opportunities to get information in front of people.
State-based plans will be useful tools in educating legislators. State health departments have multiple chronic disease programs and State and local coalitions that can be allies, e.g., diabetes. Many may develop their own Healthy People 2010 objectives and strategies that can be important in meeting the national objectives. Elimination of disparities National Medical Association is partnering with many national organizations to address disparities. Tracking book for Healthy People 2010 has measures that can be used to show trends over time.