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Your health is 90% SDoH, but only 10% of the population understands.
The most important concept to learn in clinical medicine is that you do not treat one organ, you treat an entire person.
There is a slient factor of health that a significant percentage of the population that almost completely influences the health of an individual. That factor is called Social Determinant of Health or SDoH. Social determinants of health (SDOH) encompass a range of conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors play a significant role in shaping health outcomes and disparities. By the end of the article, I want to recruit you to be advocates of proactive healthcare.
The million dollar question is, how does social determinants impact your health?
Understanding Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These conditions include socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to healthcare. Understanding these determinants is crucial for addressing health disparities and improving public health.
