Determinanti sociali

Quali sono i determinanti sociali della salute? Social determinants of health are conditions in the environment where people live, learn, work, play, worship and age.  Put more simply, the social environment in which we live can influence our health outcomes. Examples include:

• Un alloggio sicuro che ti puoi permettere
• Mercati alimentari locali
• Accesso ai servizi sanitari
• Istruzione e formazione professionale
• Disponibilità di risorse basate sulla comunità
• Opzioni di trasporto
• Sicurezza pubblica
• Supporto sociale
• Lingua / alfabetizzazione
• Cultura
• Accesso a telefoni cellulari, Internet o social media
• Povertà e stress

Di seguito sono elencate le principali categorie dei determinanti sociali della salute: According to the World Health Organization, the poorest of the poor, around the world, have the worst health.  Health outcomes are determined by more than biological factors or access to quality health care. Social determinants of health acknowledge that the environmental conditions present in a community can have a significant impact on the health of our Members. Resources that improve the quality of life can have a significant influence on population health outcomes. Examples of these resources include safe and affordable housing, access to education, public safety, availability of healthy foods, local emergency/health services, and environments free of life-threatening toxins. Colorado Equity Compass Colorado Equity Compass (CEC) is an organization committed to giving Colorado communities information, data and stories they can use to improve their health equity. Learn more at Colorado Equity Compass. Click on Determinanti sociali della salute per maggiori informazioni.