It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
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Social and Economic Factors Impacting Health
Minority Health
It’s hard to be healthy without access to good jobs and schools and safe, affordable homes. Achieving a healthy community requires us to value everyone and eliminate disparities.
We cannot take a “one-size-fits-all” approach and should instead look at individual needs. The graphic above represents this importance. A person who uses a wheelchair likely needs a ramp, not a step-stool.
By addressing individual needs, everyone is able to reach an orange in the tree.
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