The social determinants of health have a disproportionate impact on individual and population health. As common sense would suggest, safe neighborhoods, nutritious diets, adequate housing and higher ...

Most doctors in the U.S. now understand that their patients cannot live healthy lives when nutritious foods, safe housing, and other basic needs are out of reach. Recognizing this, health systems and ...

Social determinants of health are an individual’s personal circumstances that impact their health and well-being. They include political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. Other examples of social ...

Suggested Citation: "3 Frameworks for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2016. A Framework for Educating Health Professionals to ...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an acceleration of efforts and much needed innovations in the healthcare system, including the recognition of the importance of the social determinants of health ...