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Our health is influenced by much more than genetics or personal choices. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which we live, work, grow, and age that significantly impact our health behaviors and outcomes.
Key Social Determinants of Health:
Economic Stability
Income levels affect access to healthy food, housing, and healthcare.
Financial insecurity often leads to stress and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Education Access and Quality
Higher education improves health literacy and access to better opportunities.
Poor education is linked to risky health behaviors.
Social and Community Context
Support systems and social connections promote mental well-being.
Social isolation or discrimination can lead to poor mental and physical health.
Healthcare Access and Quality
Availability of affordable and culturally sensitive healthcare is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Barriers like cost, distance, and mistrust prevent many from seeking care.
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Safe housing, clean air, recreational spaces, and access to nutritious food shape our health behaviors.
Living in unsafe or resource-deprived neighborhoods can lead to chronic stress and poor health.
Why It Matters:
Addressing SDOH helps create healthier communities by:
Reducing health disparities.
Encouraging healthier lifestyle choices.
Ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities.
Learn More:
Discover how SDOH shapes health and what you can do to address them:
Β π World Health Organization: Social Determinants of Health
Β π Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Social Determinants of Health
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Sumaiya AkterΒ
Assistant Content Lead, BIIHRΒ
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