Healthcare Advocacy and Social Determinants Flashcards
1
Q
what is social determinants of health
A
includes availability to outside resources to promote your health, education, healthcare services, transportation, public safety, etc.
2
Q
what influences the health of a population
A
access to healthcare is 20%
patients behaviors is the other 80%
3
Q
what are the 5 determinant areas that reflect critical components and influence health outcomes
A
- neighborhood and the built environment
- economic stability
- health and healthcare
- education
- social and community context
4
Q
what is a key role in building stron health systems
A
health care advocacy
self-advocacy and patient focused advocacy
