Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical, economic and environmental conditions that both directly and indirectly impact one's health, like access to transportation and nutritious food.

For example, in highlights from a 2020 report, the National Academies recommend education and training related to social isolation and loneliness for the health care workforce, as well as “[i ...

Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as environmental conditions and socioeconomic status.

Health inequity refers to avoidable differences in the health of different social groups. Read on to learn about examples, its causes, and more.

Health equity means ensuring everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible. However, factors outside of a person’s control can prevent them from achieving their best health. Examples of ...

Examples we reviewed—including the North Carolina and Ohio task forces described here—focused on a variety of intermediary social determinants of health (for example, employment opportunities ...

Participating in social activities can be beneficial as you age. It can help with your mental health, as well as maintaining your overall well-being and independence. Older adults may find various ...

Institutional racism is far-reaching and takes a toll on individuals and society. You may see examples in education, health, housing, and policing.

Social mental health stigma may lead to isolation from friends or family. People with mental health conditions may experience bullying or harassment from others — or possibly even physical violence.

AUGUST 29, 2022 — The Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the UTSA College for Health, Community and Policy and the M.S. in Environmental Science in the College of Sciences have been named ...