Building Resilient Communities: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

One of the core principles of Public Health Week is recognizing that health is not just about medical care. It’s also about the social determinants that shape people’s lives:

• Economic stability

• Education

• Social and community context

• Neighborhood and built environment

  
  

For marginalized communities, these factors can significantly impact health outcomes. Addressing them requires systemic change:

• Affordable housing and equitable access to nutritious food

• Education on health equity in schools, workplaces, and beyond

• Community organizing for health-related causes, such as clean air, water, and healthcare access

Your LivingScript:  What social determinants could you help address? Pick one and learn about your impact.

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