SYO 4400 UCF Significance of Social Structural Factors Discussion

Health is largely viewed, rightly or wrongly, by the general population as a result of personal choices. Indeed, some of the more effective public health initiatives we have seen over the years (anti-smoking, Play 60, etc.) have focused on helping/urging people to make better decisions regarding their health behaviors. Much of the course material to this point, however, has focused on a large and growing body of research that shows that health is greatly influenced by external, social structural factors out of the control of the individual. 

Pick the body of research [health behavior or social structure] that you find most convincing. For your discussion reply, pick someone who had the alternate body of research and offer a respectful critique, including elements that support your body of research.