SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the non-medical factors that influence a person's health status and outcomes. They encompass the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, including: 

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Economic stability: Income, employment, poverty, access to affordable housing 

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Education access and quality: Educational attainment, early childhood education, access to higher education 

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Healthcare access and quality: Insurance coverage, access to healthcare services, quality of care 

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Neighborhood and built environment: Safety, access to green spaces, quality of housing, access to healthy foods 

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Social and community context: Social support, civic engagement, discrimination, cultural norms 

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SDOH are recognized as key drivers of health inequities, as they can create significant disparities in health outcomes between different populations. Addressing SDOH is crucial for improving population health and promoting health equity.