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Visual representation of economic and household resources

Economic and household resources include income, food, housing and employment. These are social determinants of health that people need in order to survive and thrive. Economic and household resources are also often referred to as basic needs.

Why is this important?

Income is often considered to be the most critical social determinant of health. A person or household's income impacts food security and access to suitable, safe and affordable housing. Employment plays a key role in income levels. When people are unemployed or have a low-wage job, they may not be able to afford to pay for their daily needs.[1]

There are four concepts within the Economic and Household Resources Domain:

Employment and Working Conditions

Food Security

Housing and Homelessness

Income

References

[1] Mikkonen, J. & Raphael, D. (2010). Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts. Toronto: York University School of Health Policy and Management. Available at: http://www.thecanadianfacts.org/The_Canadian_Facts.pdf

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