The Rippel Foundation has an interesting framework to describe the dimensions for improving health and overall individual quality of life. This is part of their mission to guide “transformational change that supports better health and well-being for all—a future where everyone thrives, without exception.” The organization identified relevant desirable outcomes of health and wellness as “vital conditions”. These are listed and defined below:
The contention of the Rippel Foundation is that by addressing these vital conditions up front, you can prevent the need for more urgent or acute interventions such as the need to address acute injuries, addition, crime, environmental cleanup, unemployment or homelessness.
This is not only a health care initiative or public health initiative but would require community-wide involvement to reshape local communities and economies. This is certainly a useful framework for any interdisciplinary efforts to improve the well-being of local communities.
