Non-Medical Drivers of Health by Rachel Ng

Cost of healthcare vs food costs

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Someone may not have health insurance but need a certain medication/service and have to decide whether they spend their money on those health needs or on food.

Peer pressure or social status

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Walkability

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Walkable neighborhoods tend to make it easier to access grocery stores or public transit, making it easier to access healthy foods.

Someone may not have a steady income

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Access to proper nutrition education in regards to properly purchasing nutrient dense items

Presence of night lights and public parks

jerichodaznar — 2024-10-14 15:44:14 UTC

If someone does not have nutrition education, they may not know how to prepare healthy foods or navigate a grocery store

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Prioritization of between medicine, food, or rent

jerichodaznar — 2024-10-14 15:44:56 UTC

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Someone may feel ashamed to accept government assistance for food

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Someone may have low-income

Lack of knowledge regarding how to properly read and interpret a nutrition-facts label

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Someone may have to choose between medical supplies and food, especially if they don’t have health insurance.

Relying on Public Transportation

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Unforseen issues with public transit (such as delays or accidents) that make certain stores/job more difficult to reach in timely manner

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If a neighborhood does not have sidewalks or there is no walkability, it may be difficult for someone to get around/go to the grocery store or travel anywhere especially if they do not have a mode of transportation

Insurance Coverage (if any)

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