Ecological Models of Health

Ecological models of health highlight how individual health is influenced by various interconnected factors within the environment. These models consider multiple layers, such as personal choices, social relationships, community resources, and broader societal conditions. For example, a person's health can be affected by their lifestyle, access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, cultural influences, and environmental conditions like pollution. By understanding these diverse influences, ecological models emphasize the importance of addressing not just individual behaviors but also the wider systems that shape health outcomes in communities.