Barriers to Care

As individuals, the lives we lead are uniquely our own. Some people enjoy abundant rights, privileges, and opportunities. For other people, these advantages are more elusive.

These differences show up in many areas—job prospects, income, housing, material possessions, and even in health care. People who have advantages may be unaware of dichotomies that exist both locally and globally.

This exercise will help you to identify determinants that positively or negatively influence your life and subsequently, your health.

You will be asked a series of questions that have Yes or No responses. What factors influence your health?