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“Unnatural Causes…Is Inequality Making Us Sick?”
Episode Five: Place Matters
Unnatural Causes is an acclaimed documentary film series exploring the underlying causes of health disparities. Our neighborhoods, schools, access to resources and open space all determine the health of an individual or a whole community. Why are your zip code and street address such a good predictor of population health? What policies and investment decisions create radically different living environments - some that are harmful and others that are protective of health? What actions can make a difference, particularly in low-income communities? Please join us as we view Episode Five - Place Matters of the documentary series and discuss what we can do to make our communities healthier.
Interactive discussion facilitated by Peter Lee, Mass Partnership for Healthy Communities, Health Resources in Action and Lea Susan Ojamaa, Division of Prevention and Wellness, Massachusetts Department of Public Health