Influence of Social Determinants

Influence of Social Determinants

Signature Assignment: Social Determinants of Health (CLO 1, 2, 5)
Influence of Social Determinants To a large extent, factors such as where we live, the state of our environment, genetics, our income and education level, and our relationships with friends and family all have considerable impacts on health, whereas the more commonly considered factors such as access and use of healthcare services often have less of an impact” (World Health Organization, 2015). (40 points) Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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Reflect on the above statement from the WHO and consider the effect of Social Determinants of Health on individuals and populations.

Influence of Social Determinants

1. Evaluate      the social determinants (social political cultural etc.) that influence      the health of individuals and populations.,
2. Evaluate      the effect of social determinants of health on health outcomes of specific      populations,
3. Explore      the systemic roots of SDOH and how CBPR (community based participatory      research) can help identify and address these factors.,
4. Provide      evidence-based recommendations, that can be employed by public health and      healthcare professionals, in order to improve the equity in health      outcomes relevant to SDOH.

Submit a 4-5 page paper (excluding cover page, abstract, and references) and provide at least five (5) scholarly references to support your assessment. Apply APA format for all your formatting, citations, and references, unless otherwise indicated.

Influence of Social Determinants

All papers should be double spaced, and follow APA format. Each paper must have:

• Title      page;
• Abstract;
• Use of      Level I and II headings (if applicable);
• In-text      citations;
• References      page

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors significantly influence health outcomes and disparities among individuals and populations. The key categories of social determinants include:

1. Social Factors:
   • Education: Higher education levels are associated with better health outcomes. Education influences health literacy, employment opportunities, and income.
   • Income and Wealth: Economic stability directly affects access to healthcare, nutritious food, and safe housing. Low-income populations often experience higher rates of chronic diseases.
   • Social Support Networks: Strong social ties and community engagement can enhance mental and physical health, while social isolation can lead to adverse health outcomes.