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According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, there are five priority goals in the United States for Public Health:
- Health Equity
- Primary & Public Healthcare
- Public Health Research
- Public Health Workforce
- Collaboration
It is also wise to note that many state-based and area/county/local-based public health agencies also at many times have their own goals specific to the area.
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