Which of the following is the most effective way to determine if Healthy People 2020 is improving the health of Americans?

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Effectiveness of Healthy People 2020 depends on the availability of reliable baseline and continuing data to characterize health problems and evaluate goal achievement. Surveillance is crucial. Without surveillance data, there is no relatable data available. Increased financing will not assist in determining if the health of Americans is improving. Although it is important for individuals to be willing to share health information so that data collection can be completed, individual health information alone will not be an effective determinant of the health of Americans.

Which of the Following Is the Most Effective Way to Determine