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Nearly a decade has passed since Healthy People 2020 positioned social determinants of health (SDoH) at the forefront of healthcare reform. As defined by the report, SDoH are the “conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes.” Examples of social determinants include:
- Resources to meet daily needs (e.g., safe housing and local food markets)
- Educational, economic, and job opportunities
- Community-based resources in support of community living and opportunities for recreational and leisure-time activities
- Transportation