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Unearthing root causes behind social determinants of health
It is well understood that housing, access to nutritious foods, livable wages and a host of other factors outside the doctor’s office influence how long and how well we live. But what shapes those conditions? Who and what decide who receives the resources necessary to thrive?
Unemployment
Percentage of population ages 16 and older unemployed but seeking work.Uninsured
Percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance.Uninsured Adults*
Percentage of adults under age 65 without health insurance.Uninsured Children*
Percentage of children under age 19 without health insurance.Unjust and Unfair: Health Consequences of the Racial Wealth Divide Webinar Series
In conjunction with our podcast In Solidarity’s exploration of the racial wealth divide, we are airing a two-part webinar series on the topic titled Unjust and Unfair: Health Consequences of the Racial Wealth Divide.
Unwritten rules
Societal rules provide structure for the actions and interactions of individuals and groups of people. Written rules are formalized and documented in laws, policies, regulations and budgets. Unwritten rules include worldviews, culture and norms. Societal rules are applied to individual people, groups of people, government and corporations.People, institutions and governments in charge of decision-making use underlying worldviews and narratives to justify these rules. Written and unwritten rules are central to the production and maintenance of social orders and hierarchies.Upcoming Take Action Webinar: Act on What's Important
Please join us Tuesday, September 11th from 2-3 pm CDT (3-4 pm EDT) for the Take Action: Act on What's Important webinar.
Upcoming Take Action Webinar: Choose Effective Policies & Programs
Please join us Tuesday, August 14th from 2-3 pm CDT (3-4 pm EDT) for the fifth webinar in our Take Action series: Choose Effective Policies & Programs.