8.9: Social Cohesion
It is apparent now more than ever that the health of every person depends on their community - where they are born, live, work, learn, play, and gather. These social determinants of health are perhaps stronger for many health outcomes than even biological or genetic factors. Stark disparities in these social determinants of health continue to unjustly impact minoritized communities in the U.S.. In order to improve the health of citizens in this country, we must work towards improving health equity in all communities across the nation.