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As a nurse, you have the ability and knowledge to understand how political health determinants impact the health of your patients. Political health determinants refer to economic and social factors affecting the population's and individuals' health. These factors include access to medical care, financial resources, housing conditions, training opportunities, and job prospects. (Dawes, 2020). By being politically involved in addressing these determinants, you can advocate for policies and initiatives that improve these factors and ultimately promote better patient health outcomes. For example, income is a significant political factor that affects health. Individuals with lower earnings often face barriers to accessing high-quality healthcare, nutritious food, and decent housing. They may also work in physically demanding or hazardous occupations that increase their risk of poor health outcomes. Education is another critical political factor influencing health. Individuals with higher levels of education tend to have better access to quality healthcare services and are more likely to secure well-paying jobs. Additionally, they are more informed about healthy lifestyle choices and can effectively maintain their overall well-being than those with less education.