Social Determinants of Health

Social Determinants of Health are the conditions and environments that people are born, grow, live, work, play, and age in that affect health and quality-of-life.


Health inequities

Because of systematic mistreatment, certain groups experience less access to quality healthcare and poorer treatment. These differences are known as healthcare inequities.


Health equity

Health equity means every patient, regardless of background or income, has equal opportunity to achieve their best health.