For making a difference in increasing health equity and providing more patient-centered treatment, it's vital to understand the root causes of poor health.
FREMONT, CA: The social determinants of health are the circumstances in which a person is born, grows up, lives, works, and ages, all of which influence their health throughout their lives. For some, they can be a barrier to receiving high-quality medical care. Medical practitioners throughout the country are trying to find a way to help patients overcome the socioeconomic variables that affect their ability to receive care.
Before understanding how you can address Social Determinates of Health, let's see some of the Social Determinants of Health.
- Socioeconomic Status
- Physical Environment
- Education
- Social Support Networks
- Neighborhood
- Access to Healthcare
- Employment
How to Address Them:
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By meeting patients where they are, telehealth enhances access to treatment as a social determinant for patients throughout the United States. They don't have to take time off work, leave their homes,
