Factors that Influence Health

The conditions and the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age are all factors that influence health. Things like one’s financial situation, education, neighborhood, relationships and healthcare options have an impact on health and can contribute to the quality and length of life, health outcomes, and contribute to disparities and inequities. Click the buttons below to see data measures for each of the five factors that can influence the health of a community.

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