sdoh Flashcards
culture
social group norms, learned behavior, symbols with subjective ideals, feelings, attitudes
race
human groupings biologically determined, suggesting genetic basis for traits
ancestry
genetic ties among individuals; immigrations & intermarriage blur geographic lines
ethnicity
shared origin, history, behavior; shapes worldview
health equities
social justice in health (no denial based on past disadvantage)
health disparities
the metrics we use to measure progress toward achieving health equity
social determinants of health
non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, many times in ways that we may not be even aware of
5 main sdoh
education access & quality
neighborhood & built environment
economic stability
healthcare access & quality
social & community context
3 step method to address sdoh at the patient level
ask, identify, act
political determinants of health
how various power constellations, institutions, interests, & ideologic platforms affect health within political systems & levels of governance
macrosolutions
corrective laws or public policies that reduce health inequities & address SDOH; very complex, hard to do
microsolutions
smaller solutions that are more achievable by individuals and small groups including self, peer, and patient education on SDOH, advocacy in the community, fundraising for organizations that promote health equity, and raising awareness
