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Adapted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition
Promote, maintain and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. May also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
- 2004 employment: 49,000
- Projected 2004-14 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Master's degree
