- Health promotion and disease prevention should be a priority throughout the life-span, with special emphasis placed on educating children about the healthy behaviors vital to promoting good health throughout their lives.
- Removing barriers and increasing access to health information and services is critical to ensuring that every individual understands the importance of preventive health care and is able to make informed choices about his or her health behaviors, providers, and care.
- Personal beliefs and attitudes as well as broader social and cultural issues should be recognized as key determinants of individual and community health.
- Linking with national, state and local initiatives as the voice of the community is essential to achieving Healthy Kent 2020’s mission.
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