(a) Some social and economic conditions that support and encourage healthy choices are:
- Access to safe and affordable housing, transportation, and utilities
- Availability of nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
- Quality education and job opportunities
- Adequate income and social protection
- Freedom from racism, discrimination, and violence
- Strong social and community support
- Equitable and effective health care services
These conditions can influence people's health behaviors, health outcomes, and quality of life. For example, people who have access to grocery stores with healthy foods are more likely to have good nutrition and lower risk of chronic diseases. People who have quality education and job opportunities are more likely to have higher income and lower stress. People who have strong social and community support are more likely to have better mental health and resilience[^