Healthy People 2020 Social Determinant Analysis
According to Healthy People 2020 website, the 2020 LHI topic, Social Determinants, our health is depended upon how educated our society is. Educated people are more likely to land a higher income paying job with health-promoting benefits (health insurance, paid leave, retirement, etc.), which makes it easier to purchase healthy food, time for exercising, and funds to pay for health services and transportation. It is also beneficial socially and psychologically (reducing stress, social networks help reduce hardships and stress improving health). Lastly, people who are educated have better health behaviors (may be understanding to their own health needs, follow instructions, advocate for themselves and or families, and communicate effectively