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According to a presentation by Toni Iton, MD, JD, MPH, an estimated 10-15% of health disparities are related to individual behavior or genetics, while 70% are related to social and economic factors like income, education, and employment. Only 10-15% of disparities are related to access to healthcare. The usual public health model focuses too much on individual behaviors and healthcare services without addressing the underlying social determinants of health and behaviors. A socio-ecological model is more app

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