California Parks & Recreation magazine, Spring 2022, Vol. 78, No. 2

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Social Determinants of Health: A pathway towards sustainable recreation-related health outcomes through Inter-Professional Collaboration Researchers: Dr. Brandon T. Taylor, D.Mtg Department of Recreation Administration California State University, Fresno Dr. Heather Vilhauer, Ed.D Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Department California State University East Bay 46

The power of physical and mental well-being in reducing health disparities has become a considerable worldwide target in community health (Koh et al., 2010). The changing needs of our communities require a new lens in which to investigate opportunities to address circumstances where people reside, work, and play influence wide-ranging health risks (Ferrer, 2018). SPRING 2022 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION


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