Glossary Term

SDH

Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are the non-medical factors shaping health outcomes, including income, education, employment, housing, and social environment, which drive health inequalities.

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Related terms
HI Health Inequalities UHC
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Watch related video WHO: Social Determinants of Health CDC: Why SDOH are so Important Browse the HEOR resource database

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