Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health refer to the socioeconomic conditions, including structural and environmental factors, which influence the overall health of individuals and populations. Social determinants of health are responsible for health inequities that exist between different population groups and can range from access to healthy food and clean water, to safe housing and education. Improving social determinants of health has been proven to be an effective way to reduce individual and population-level health disparities and improve overall public health. Examples of interventions can include policies to reduce poverty, improve access to healthcare, address overcrowded housing, and create walkable and bikeable neighborhoods.
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