Health Determinants of health 

Generally, the context in which an individual lives is of great importance on health status & quality of life. It is increasingly recognized that health is maintained & enhanced not only through the advancement & application of health science, but also through the efforts & intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual & society. According to the World Health Organization, the main determinants of health include the social & economic environment, the physical environment, & the person's individual characteristics & behaviors.

More specifically, key factors that have been found to influence whether people are healthy or unhealthy include -
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