<prompt> The first step in planning cycle for health is -Fixing prioritiesEstablishment of objectives and goalsAnalysis of the health situationAssessment of resources  <response>: - the first step in planning cycle is analysis of health situation. - it involves the collection , assessment and interpretation of information in such a way as to provide a clear picture of the health education. Reference : Parks textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:870 p 