Social networks key to health and community well-being, study finds.
The article discusses how social networks affect health and how they can be influenced. Social capital, which is a hot topic in government policy, is explored as a way to understand community processes. In any group, there are six types of capital: physical, financial, natural, human, cultural, and social. Social capital measures connections within communities, with trust being a key factor. However, focusing on accountability is currently more important in healthcare systems.