How does the World Health Organization define health? What social factors are barriers to health? (How do social inequalities relate to health disparities?)
a. The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
b. Social factors such as poverty, limited access to education, discrimination, and lack of affordable housing are barriers to health.
c. Social inequalities, such as income disparities and unequal access to healthcare, can lead to health disparities among different socioeconomic groups.
d. Other social factors that can impact health include social exclusion, unemployment, and environmental conditions.