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Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

What are Social Determinants of Health?

Social determinants of health are non-medical factors such as socioeconomic status, education, and living conditions that significantly influence an individual’s health and well-being.

In what context are Social Determinants of Health applicable?

Public health officials consider social determinants of health, such as access to education and housing, when developing policies to improve population health and advancing health equity.

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