Social Determinants by

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 00:26:57 UTC

5 Domains of Social Determinants of Health

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 00:29:03 UTC

Finances
Education
Health Care
Communities
Society

What is social determinants?

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 00:59:48 UTC

Social determinants are conditions that people are born into and it causes difficulties in their daily lives.

Financial Stablity

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 01:06:35 UTC

Many people in America are currently struggling to stay afloat. Due to them barely getting by, many people are not able to afford healthy foods, private insurance, and housing.

Education Access

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 01:16:03 UTC

Families with low-incomes are less likely to perform well in society. Children normally struggle with access to quality education therefore keeping them in the same generational cycle. These kids are not presented with the same opportunities as middle class or higher class kids which causes them to always stay in poverty.

Healthcare Access

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 01:46:53 UTC

Many Americans do not have access to healthcare or even quality healthcare. Unfortunately, many people cannot even afford healthcare in the United States. Citizens may not also qualify for Medicaid which leads them to have no healthcare at all. Due to the lack of proper resources, citizens may not be able to receive their medications or attend their doctor appointments.

Communities

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 02:05:26 UTC

Communities play a vital role due to it being the foundation of an individual's life. Lower income communities are more likely to have safety risks in their environment. This includes violence, higher pollution, unclean water, and unsafe homes. Lower income communities normally give citizens more access to processed foods as opposed to healthier options. Giving citizens quality and affordable grocery stores will contribute to a healthier lifestyle for them.

Society

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 02:05:29 UTC

Society has a big impact on the health of individuals. There are many factors that contribute to the low health outcomes for many individuals. Many people cannot change their environmental factors which is why it's important for them to have positive relationships with others in society. Receiving support and motivation from friends, family and others in the community can contribute to an individual having a good health.

Reference

awilliamson2024_3 — 2024-07-15 02:38:16 UTC

Social Determinants of Health. Social Determinants of Health - Healthy People 2030. (n.d.). https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health