SDOH Introduction Flashcards
What is Health Equity
Opportunity for everyone to attain their full health potential in spite of the social position or other socially determined circumstances
Is Health Equity and Health Equality the same thing
No
What is the difference between Health Disparities and Health inequities
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)
what are social determinants of health
life-enhancing resources whose distribution across population effectively determines length and quality of life
food supply
housing
social relationship
transportation
health care
How much more likely are AA infants chances of dying within the first year of life compared to white counterparts
2.2 times
When does health begin?
at the beginning of life; way before we need medical care