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. 2007 Jun 15;4(3):A73.
a

Social conditions include economic inequality, urbanization, mobility, cultural values, attitudes, and policies related to discrimination and intolerance on the basis of race, gender, and other differences.

b

Other conditions at the national level include major sociopolitical shifts such as recession, war, and governmental collapse.

c

The built environment includes transportation systems, water and sanitation systems, housing, and other dimensions of urban planning.