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What are the social determinants of health (SDOH)?
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The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) represent the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. According to the World Health Organization, these factors account for between 30-55% of health outcomes, often carrying more weight than genetic factors or clinical care.
The SDOH are typically categorized into five key domains:
Economic Stability: Poverty, employment, food security, and housing stability.
Education Access and Quality: High school graduation, enrollment in higher education, and language/literacy.
Education Access and Quality: High school graduation, enrollment in higher education, and language/literacy.
Healthcare Access and Quality: Health insurance coverage, health literacy, and provider availability.
Neighborhood and Built Environment: Quality of housing, transportation, access to healthy foods, and air/water quality.
Social and Community Context: Social cohesion, civic participation, and protection against discrimination or incarceration.