THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Define the Social Determinants of Health according to Healthy People 2020
Conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, & age that
affect:
- Health
- Functioning
- Quality-of-life outcomes
- Risks
What are the Goals of Health People 2020?
Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury & premature death
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities & improve the health of all groups
Create social & physical environments that promote good health for all
Promote QOL, healthy development & healthy behaviors across all life stages
Give examples of Social Determinants
Availability of resources to meet daily needs
Access to health care services & community based resources
Quality of edu & job trng
Transportation options
Social support
Social norms/attitudes & culture
Exposure to crime
Language/literacy
Give examples of Physical Determinants
Natural environment: Green spaces or weather
Built environment: Buildings, sidewalks, bike lanes, roads
, Housing & community design
Exposure to toxic substances & other physical hazards
Physical barriers, esp for people w/disabilities
Aesthetic elements: Good lighting, trees, and benches
Name the 5 Domains
Domain #1: Economic Stability
Domain #2: Education
Domain #3: Social & Community Context
Domain #4: Health & Healthcare
Domain #5: Neighborhood & Built Environment
Domain #1: Economic Stability
Employment
Food Insecurity
Housing Instability
Poverty
Domain #2: Education
Early Childhood Edu & Development
Enrollment in Higher Education
High School Graduation
Language and Literacy
Domain #3: Social & Community Context
Civic Participation
Discrimination
Incarceration: Connection to environment
Social Cohesion
Cultural Competence
Domain #4: Health & Healthcare
Access to Health Care
Access to Primary Care
Health Literacy
Health Disparities
Domain #5: Neighborhood & Built Environment
Access to Foods that Support Healthy Eating Patterns
Crime and Violence
LATEST VERSION; RATED A+
Define the Social Determinants of Health according to Healthy People 2020
Conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, & age that
affect:
- Health
- Functioning
- Quality-of-life outcomes
- Risks
What are the Goals of Health People 2020?
Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury & premature death
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities & improve the health of all groups
Create social & physical environments that promote good health for all
Promote QOL, healthy development & healthy behaviors across all life stages
Give examples of Social Determinants
Availability of resources to meet daily needs
Access to health care services & community based resources
Quality of edu & job trng
Transportation options
Social support
Social norms/attitudes & culture
Exposure to crime
Language/literacy
Give examples of Physical Determinants
Natural environment: Green spaces or weather
Built environment: Buildings, sidewalks, bike lanes, roads
, Housing & community design
Exposure to toxic substances & other physical hazards
Physical barriers, esp for people w/disabilities
Aesthetic elements: Good lighting, trees, and benches
Name the 5 Domains
Domain #1: Economic Stability
Domain #2: Education
Domain #3: Social & Community Context
Domain #4: Health & Healthcare
Domain #5: Neighborhood & Built Environment
Domain #1: Economic Stability
Employment
Food Insecurity
Housing Instability
Poverty
Domain #2: Education
Early Childhood Edu & Development
Enrollment in Higher Education
High School Graduation
Language and Literacy
Domain #3: Social & Community Context
Civic Participation
Discrimination
Incarceration: Connection to environment
Social Cohesion
Cultural Competence
Domain #4: Health & Healthcare
Access to Health Care
Access to Primary Care
Health Literacy
Health Disparities
Domain #5: Neighborhood & Built Environment
Access to Foods that Support Healthy Eating Patterns
Crime and Violence
