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HEALTH AS A MULTIFACTORIAL PHENOMENON

FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH


Political It refers to the decision making/policy making structures, processes and outcomes Culture It is a set of learned values, beliefs, customs and behavior that is shared by a group of interacting individuals Heredity The genetic transmission of traits from parents to offspring. Environment It is the sum total of all the conditions and elements that make-up the surroundings and influence the development of an individual Socio-economic Refers to the production activities, distribution and consumption of goods of an individual

Political or Politics
Sources of health policies Policy reflects priorities of the government Political jurisdiction have the power and authority to regulate the environment Safety Oppression Political Will Empowerment

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