Examples Of Determinants Of Health

The range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are known as determinants of health (Healthy People 2020, n.d). It is their combination what determines one single individual or population health status. These determinants of health, can be the reason why many people present health issues, and at the same time, the same individuals present the inability to change or alter them.
Their physical condition, socioeconomic, education, and even genetics can be all intertwined in a fashion that shapes the life of the individual and health outcome. For example, not having a good economic situation is linked to not being able to buy healthy food or have access to medical treatment/medicine. Likewise, education
determines what kind of work the person will exercise in the society, and its pay is linked to the level of poverty. Genetics, is a determinant that unfortunately is irreversible.
What I do believe, is that education plays a big role in prevention. Education can be of benefit when it comes from a professional in the health field, or if it is for personal growth. Either way, it is tantamount to a better life in the society. Education, employment, and the results coming from these, economical stability, is very well known as great predictor of health. Therefore, a society that fosters education can be said to be healthy.