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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]
[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]