Access to health care is critical for the health of individuals and for the well - being of the community , but health depends on more than medical care . Because people are social, the health of one person can impact the health of many people in a community. Studies show that the social aspects of health , including education , socioeconomic status , poverty , the physical and social environment , nutrition , and health , among others , are at least as important for individuals as is medical care .
Access to health care is critical for the health of individuals and for the well - being of the community , but health depends on more than medical care . Studies show that the social aspects of health , including education , socioeconomic status , poverty , the physical and social environment , nutrition , and health , among others , are at least as important for individuals as is medical care .