The film seeks to explain how the United States is one of the wealthiest countrie,s yet still manages to rank so low on the list for life expectancy by country. Dr. Adewale Troutman puts it simply, that individual health is based on social determinants. For the most part, the film explains how socioeconomic status accounts for health disparities. The type of job, income you make, and class you fall into mirrors your health. As I have learned in previous courses, education is a key determinate of health because it offers the opportunity for better employment and income. While the solutions seems simple, that people who want to be healthier need higher education in order to get a satisfactory job, the film sheds light on the fact that not everyone
