Social determinants of health
Topic: Community health
The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, such as income, education, employment, housing, food security, social support and access to care. WHO identifies them as a major driver of health inequities. Include them in assessment, fit the care plan to the client's circumstances and refer to resources such as social services when needed.
- Also known as:
- SDOH
- In Turkish:
- Sağlığın sosyal belirleyicileri
What does Social determinants of health mean?
Social determinants of health is part of the Community health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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