social factors of health

Political Factors

The way local, national and international laws and policies impact the health of populations.

Economic Factors

The distribution of money and resources across a population, and whether or not people live in poverty with little access to employment, health and other services, safe housing, healthy food, education etc.

Cultural Factors

The range of social norms, values and beliefs held by society or subgroups within society.

Social environment Factors

The quality and availability of social support factors such as social capital, social cohesion, social inclusion / exclusion, early childhood factors, psychosocial factors, and social support.

Physical Environment Factors

People’s access to clean air and water, arable land, unpolluted soil and environmental conditions for growing food &  access to safe outdoor recreational areas.

Personal Factors

Unchangeable factors like age, sex and genetics.

Personal Lifestyle / Behavioural Factors

Choices people make about their diet, alcohol or other drug use, exercise etc.