The determinants of health include:
- the social and economic environment,
- the physical environment, and.
- the person’s individual characteristics and behaviours
You can’t change your genes, but you can change behaviors that affect your health, such as smoking, inactivity, and poor eating habits. In many cases, making these changes can reduce your risk of disease even if the disease runs in your family
Path to improved health
- Education. Your education level can have an effect on how healthy you are. …
- Income. The amount of money you make has an effect on your health. …
- Housing. Where you live has a significant impact on your health. …
- Access to health care.
