Social Determinants Of Health

Question 1

What does SDOH stand for?

Answer 1

Social Determinants Of Health

Question 2

Define Social Determinants Of Health

Answer 2

Non medical factors that impact a persons health and well being externally.

Question 3

What are the 4 types of Social Determinants of Health

Answer 3

• Income
• Education
• Environment
• Employment

Question 4

What do the 4 types of Social Determinants Of Health mean?

Answer 4

Income- Income inequality can impact access to healthcare, nutrition, housing, and other essential resources.

Education- Higher education levels are linked to better health knowledge, preventive behaviors, and access to higher-paying jobs.

Environment- workplace stress can have significant effects on health.

Employment- Neighborhood, pollution levels, and access to green spaces influence both physical and mental health.

Question 5

Use 3 sentences to explain why environment affects your overall life

Answer 5

The way I grew up in an active gun violence can have an impact on my life negatively. From the trauma I endured living in neighborhood where gun violence was active, influenced me to have situational awareness. And this can ruin my mental health as I think something is about to happen from a normal gesture.