80% of your health is outside the health system

Excerpt: “Did you know that 80% of your health is because of what happens outside of the health

system? So yes, seeing a doctor regularly, taking medications as prescribed and completing screenings are important – but it does not complete the entire picture of what is impacting your health.

Your health behavior, physical environment and socioeconomic factors make up the 80%

impact societal factors have on your health. Your health is more than just making

appointments. It is everything and anything you do on a daily basis – and your surroundings.

Physical environment impacts 10% of your health. Though the smallest portion, where you live, work and play can create a lasting impression on your health. Air quality, water contamination, building infrastructure and resource access all contribute to how your physical environment impacts your health.

Regarding health behaviors, your nutrition, physical activity, substance use like alcohol use and tobacco use and sexual activity are some behaviors that influence your health. Do you have healthy behaviors? Because 30% of your health is influenced by your behaviors, both good and bad. Some of your health behaviors can immediately impact your health but many can cause concerns, complications and medical problems years from now that jeopardize your quality of life and health outcomes.”

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