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How Do Various Factors Influence Health in Your Community? 

  1. Respond to the prompts below in full sentences.  Be sure to use standard English grammar and spelling:
  • Individual, interpersonal, community, and environmental influences all affect the health status of a community.
    • For a community you are involved in, name two key factors in each area. 
    • For your community, which factors have the most effect? The least?
  • Healthy People 2010 follows a variety of health indicators, such as physical activity and obesity; drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; mental health; incidence of violence and injury; environmental issues; and access to health care. 
    • For a population in your community, which of these indicators do you think has the greatest impact on health and wellness?
  • What media are used in your community to promote health and prevent illness or disease? 
    • Give three examples and discuss how effective they are for their target audience
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