Always Talk to Strangers: How a Higher Sense of Belonging and Community (Neighborhood Social Cohesion) Is Associated with an Increased Use of Preventive Health Care Services

Strategies for enhancing preventive health care use has been aimed at individuals. Though important, this emphasis diverts focus away from higher order factors (e.g., degree of connection and trust among neighbors). We tested if higher neighborhood social cohesion was associated with increased preventive health service use over time.