HEAL TH AS A

MULTIFACTORIAL
PHENOMEN ON
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Political
HEALTH
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