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What are the Social Determinants of Health?
What are the Social Determinants of Health?
Health is affected by many factors beyond the medical care provided within the four walls of a hospital or clinic. While access to high-quality medical care is critical, research shows up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by social and environmental factors and the behaviors that emerge as a result. A substantial body of research has established that having an unmet resource need — including experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, unmet transportation needs and interpersonal violence or toxic stress — can significantly and negatively impact health and well-being. It can also increase healthcare utilization and costs.
The following links below can provide more information about non - medical drivers of health:
The following links below can provide more information about non - medical drivers of health:
Healthy North Carolina 2030- The Healthy North Carolina 2030 project brings together experts and leaders from multiple fields to inform the development of a common set of public health indicators and targets for the state over the next decade. These indicators will serve as the population health improvement plan for the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
Healthy North Carolina 2030- The Healthy North Carolina 2030 project brings together experts and leaders from multiple fields to inform the development of a common set of public health indicators and targets for the state over the next decade. These indicators will serve as the population health improvement plan for the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
NC DHHS Healthy Opportunities- All North Carolinians should have the opportunity for health. Access to high-quality medical care is critical, but research shows up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by social and environmental factors and the behaviors that emerge as a result. DHHS is focusing on tackling these fundamental drivers of health.
NC DHHS Healthy Opportunities- All North Carolinians should have the opportunity for health. Access to high-quality medical care is critical, but research shows up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by social and environmental factors and the behaviors that emerge as a result. DHHS is focusing on tackling these fundamental drivers of health.
Healthy People- The Social Determinants of Health topic area within Healthy People 2020 is designed to identify ways to create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. All Americans deserve an equal opportunity to make the choices that lead to good health.
Healthy People- The Social Determinants of Health topic area within Healthy People 2020 is designed to identify ways to create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. All Americans deserve an equal opportunity to make the choices that lead to good health.
Center for Healthy Communities Healthy NC 2030 Website- this website, created by the Center for Healthy Communities provides a wholistic source for topic about the SDOH.
Center for Healthy Communities Healthy NC 2030 Website- this website, created by the Center for Healthy Communities provides a wholistic source for topic about the SDOH.
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