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 Behavioral determinants of health influence health status and outcomes of individuals and populations. In an epidemiological shift, for example, the major causes of death worldwide are no longer communicable diseases but noncommunicable diseases largely determined by such behaviors as tobacco use, inactivity, unhealthy diet, and alcohol overuse.

 Health disparities can grow in minority, rural, and other communities where education, supportive institutions, employment, health engagement, and care access are in short supply.

 In addressing behavior and other health determinants, including socioeconomics, cultural environment, physical environment, biological and genetic influences, psychosocial factors, and healthcare, we must act on the belief that—recognizing disparities—we value good health for all.

 It is imperative that we act on research results to implement evidence‐based interventions and that we continue to work on recognizing, addressing, and eliminating health disparities.