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There are several factors that influence health outcomes such as socioeconomic status. People with higher socioeconomic status have better access to healthcare services and living conditions. Those with lower socioeconomic status face barriers to care. Education plays a major role in health outcomes. Educated people are more likely to seek timely medical care. Those with less education may have limited health knowledge and access to resources. Access to healthcare is essential for maintaining good health. Insurance presents a problem, especially for those who do not have insurance or limited insurance. The better the insurance, the better the care is—lack of access to healthcare results in delayed diagnosis, untreated conditions, poor health outcomes, and higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Racial and ethnic disparities also play a crucial role in access to healthcare.

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Aretha

Income levels for individuals in communities that make a higher income, have better access to nutritious food. There are food deserts in some Urban areas. Nicer area that have low crime rates have safer housing and may also have access to better healthcare depending on their insurance and ability to pay for medical treatment. Education also influences health outcomes, health literacy; higher education the better the outcome for the patient. They will take better care of themselves once they know better.

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Jazzy & Mia

Disadvantaged communities face many hardships when it comes to their health. Health insurance is not as easily accessible for those in less fortunate communities, and a lack of this may lead to individuals not getting the proper care in time, or sometimes get the care at all. Not having the funds for their care may lead to emotional pain, by inducing higher stress levels. Disadvantaged neighborhoods may be exposed to air pollution, poorer living conditions, and unhealthy food options, which all can contribute to chronic illnesses. A lack of education can also contribute to lower health standards in certain communities. Individuals may not be informed on how to live a healthy life physically, mentally, and sexually and therefore be able to make proper decisions for their health.

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I think socio determinants definitely play a huge role in healthcare experiences especially in lower-income communities where families have a limited access to healthcare, which eventually stops parents from getting properly diagnosed as well as their children. For children, education and socio economic status plays a big role because it can cause bad eating habits and even chronic diseases. Sometimes having to work rather than go to school. All of these factors play a big role in the overall health of families.

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Individuals living in communities with lower socioeconomic status do not have ability to pay for health insurance. This may lead to financial strain when long term treatment is needed to treat things like chronic illness and disabilities. This goes even deeper since individuals living in these areas have limited access to nourishing food, which has a great chance of leading to health problems in the future.

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Carly Petrina

Areas with limited access to healthcare will have worse healthcare outcomes. In a previous course we explored public health and how sexual education isn’t mandatory in many places, which leads to many people without knowledge on reproduction or sex.

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Impoverished/ low income communities receive poorer education which leads to lower-paying jobs. In turn, these lower paying jobs typically have poor benefits so individuals don’t have access to healthcare.

Cyclical: if you’re already in bad health it’s hard to get out of that due to a lack of resources. This only strengthens health disparities and embeds itself into communities and families.

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Karina & Lori

People of less fortunate circumstances and that come rural areas may have limited availability to healthcare. These people may also lack the resources and ability to have access health insurance.

These people may also not have the expenses to afford healthy foods as they are known for being rather more expensive. The lack of transportation may also affect people to get to doctor’s appointments. This may also apply to elders.

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Roxana & Alex

Richer communities are able to access healthier lifestyles due to having resources that are easily accessible (organic foods, health treatments)

Many people who don’t have access to healthcare (insurance) can end up in debt. Can end up becoming drug addicts to cope with debt and pain

Middle class struggles because you don’t qualify for state insurance

More centric areas have better healthcare compared to rural areas

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Carrie and Amanda

When you are in an area that isn’t properly funded or recognized for new technology and practices, then it may be more difficult to receive the best quality of care. The professionals may not be the most knowledgeable in the department they are placed due to a lack of experience.

Personal experience, when I had my colon removed. Since my husband has the best healthcare I received great care. I met someone who had state insurance and was not able to receive the same care due to their socioeconomic situation and not having access to healthcare benefits.

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Christopher Owens

The economy of a community affects the opportunities to be able to afford healthcare and health services. Insurance and healthcare come at a cost of the individuals in a community and if healthcare is unaffordable then health and overall safety of a community can be put in jeopardy because of the lack of financial support within these individuals.

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How do social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status, education, and access to healthcare, influence health outcomes in different communities?