Overview
Social determinants are crucial factors that influence health outcomes, particularly in chronic illnesses. They encompass a range of conditions, including socioeconomic status, education, and access to healthcare, which can create disparities in health. Understanding these determinants helps in deve...
Key Terms
Example: Health equity aims to eliminate disparities in health outcomes.
Example: Higher socioeconomic status often correlates with better health outcomes.
Example: Limited access to care can worsen chronic illness management.
Example: Pollution is an environmental factor that can lead to respiratory diseases.
Example: Diabetes and heart disease are common chronic illnesses.
Example: Racial minorities often experience greater health disparities.
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Key Concepts
health equityaccess to caresocioeconomic statusenvironmental factors