Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

Question 1

• Impact of SDoH:

Answer 1

o Income and Employment: Limits access to medications, diagnostic tests, and follow-ups, specialists .
o Food Security: Poor access to heart-healthy diets increases cardiovascular risks.
o Education: Lack of awareness about symptoms delays diagnosis and treatment.
o Environment: Living in underserved areas reduces access to specialists.
o Cultural Factors: Higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease in certain populations, like Indigenous or African descent, due to systemic inequities.

Gender: women have more chances of not being diagnosed

Poor follow-up or adherence: Challenges with continuing anticoagulation therapy as prescribed.