Sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health are defined as factors that play a role in one’s health that go beyond the levels of individual choice. Sociocultural determinants may include the neighborhood in which one lives in, gender, socioeconomic status, education level, etc (Wilkinson, 2003). Behavioral determinants of health are often influenced by one’s social environment and are actions that influence one’s health.
These determinants can affect the type of nutrition and food access that are available to the elderly population in rural areas. Education on the importance of good nutrition, and access to healthy foods are just few of the sociocultural determinants that the elderly may face. A lack of education on nutrition may
These determinants can affect the type of nutrition and food access that are available to the elderly population in rural areas. Education on the importance of good nutrition, and access to healthy foods are just few of the sociocultural determinants that the elderly may face. A lack of education on nutrition may