Social Determinants of Health
Factors Affecting Health Equity
Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, play, and worship that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. Long-standing inequities in six key areas of social determinants of health are interrelated and influence a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes.
- Social and Community (Discrimination/Racism)
- Healthcare Access and Use
- Neighborhood and Physical Environment
- Workplace Conditions
- Education
- Income and Wealth Gaps
Examining these layered health and social inequities can help us better understand how to promote health equity and improve health outcomes.
Education Access
and Quality
Social and
Community Context
Health Care
and Quality
Economic
Stability
Neighborhood and
Built Environment
Food
If you would like assistance with food, transportation and housing access, call our Member Services line at 1-833-552-3876 (TTY 711). Our housing and resource specialists are available to help.