SDOH Introduction

Question 1

What is Health Equity

Answer 1

Opportunity for everyone to attain their full health potential in spite of the social position or other socially determined circumstances

Question 2

Is Health Equity and Health Equality the same thing

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is the difference between Health Disparities and Health inequities

Answer 3

prevalence of health conditions and health status based on race, sexual orientations, gender, geographic location vs unfair distribution of social, economic, and environmental condition needed for health (e.g. education, transportation, health care, employment opportunities, income, etc)

Question 4

what are social determinants of health

Answer 4

life-enhancing resources whose distribution across population effectively determines length and quality of life

food supply
housing
social relationship
transportation
health care

Question 5

How much more likely are AA infants chances of dying within the first year of life compared to white counterparts

Answer 5

2.2 times

Question 6

When does health begin?

Answer 6

at the beginning of life; way before we need medical care