This document discusses social determinants of health that impact rural populations based on weekly readings. It asks the reader to describe a policy that would increase access to one social determinant. The social determinants listed are economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and built environment.

1. Considering our weekly
readings on the social determinants of health and rural
populations, discuss at least two social
determinants that impact the health of rural populations.
Application
Describe policies or a (proposed) policy that would facilitate
increased accessed to any
particular social determinant. Specifically state and define the
determinant you will discuss. Use/summarize weekly readings
to respond to this discussion
forum.
Social determinants as listed in attached are :
- economic stability
- education
- social and community context
- health and health care
- neighborhood and built environment