The determinants of health have made a major contribution to understanding that a singular focus on medical care is unlikely to improve the health status of any given population. There are multiple factors that determine health and well-being. Hence, a well balanced approach must emphasize health determinants at an individual level as well as broad policy interventions at the population level.
For this discussion, review the four main categories of determinants of health. Choose one example from exhibit 2.2. (Immunization) What category does your determinant fit in? Explain your answer.