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Environmental Health Factors:

Climate Change Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food Natural and technological disasters Physical hazards Nutritional deficiencies The built environment

Prevention:
Decreasing air pollution is an important step in creating a healthy environment Protecting water sources and minimizing exposure to contaminated water sources Reducing exposure to toxic substances and hazardous wastes Maintaining healthy homes and communities

[http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=12]

Social Health Promotion:


Develop healthy relationships with other people and with yourself Avoid unhealthy relationships Learn to get the support you need Become active in your community Help other people

[http://www.healthandwellnessforfamilies.com/health-wellness/social-health/]

Factors:
Social gradients (life expectancy is shorter and disease is more common further down the social ladder) Stress (including stress in the workplace) Early childhood development Social exclusion Unemployment Social support networks Addiction Availability of healthy food Availability of healthy transportation

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_determinants_of_health]

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