Since its inception in 1991, Healthy New Jersey has addressed health equity issues experienced by racial/ethnic, sex, and age groups.  Healthy New Jersey 2030 will expand to include additional vulnerable populations such as those based on disability status, English proficiency, geography, housing, income, sexual orientation and gender identity, veteran status, and other priority populations.

Public health policy has a profound impact on health status.  However, a state's application of such policies on behalf of its residents cannot exist in a vacuum; therefore, all HNJ2030 topic areas must consider what policies, procedures, and protocols can and should be changed or created to ensure the health and well-being of all New Jersey residents.

The Healthy New Jersey 2030 development team had already considered resilience as a cross-cutting issue before COVID-19 arrived in New Jersey. Now, more than ever, resilience is key to public health.