barriers to care

Question 1

What are social determinants of health (SODH)?

Answer 1

education access and quality
health care access and quality
neighborhood and built environment
social and community context
economic stability

Question 2

Economic stability

Answer 2

1 in 10 people live in poverty impacting their ability to afford essentials like nutritious food, healthcare, and housing
steady employment= more likely to be healthy but other SODH make it difficult for some to find/keep a job
employers often fail to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities or other health conditions

Question 3

Education access and quality

Answer 3

people with higher levels of education= more likely to be healthier and live longer
other SODH barriers make it difficult for some to access quality education

Question 4

Health care access and quality

Answer 4

1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health insurance
no health insurance= less likely to have a primary care provider, access preventative healthcare and needed medications

Question 5

Neighborhood and built environment

Answer 5

high rates of violence, unsafe air or water, and other health and safety risks negatively impact how people live, work, play, worship, and age
in the US, policies have made it more likely for historically marginalized individuals to live in these conditions

Question 6

Social and community context

Answer 6

relationships and interactions with family, colleagues, and friends have a major impact on health and well-being

Question 7

What are the benefits of addressing SDOH barriers in patient-centered care?

Answer 7

improves health attainment
improves patient outcome
improves cost savings