Social Determinants of Health

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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
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Social Determinants of Health
The state in which an individual is cultivate, work, live and born with age
discrepancies are referred to as SDOH. The states or conditions are molded by the
dissemination of resources, authority, supremacy and money at local, national and
international level. The SDOH are usually the reason for health injustices i.e., the unjust and
avertible differences in health status noticed among the nations (WHO, 2019).
Social Determinants of Health affect the Health Status
According to the WHO, social and physical, economic environment, and individuals’
unique characteristics or behavior are the determinants of health status. Following are the
social determinants of health that affect the health status of the family:
Socioeconomic Status. High levels of salaries and upper-class status in society are
interrelated with healthier lives. The differences in health have their roots in the gap present
between rich and poor people.
Education. Health status is also determined by the level of education. Low level of
education is connected with stress, low self-esteem and poor health.
Physical environment. The physical environment is also countable in determining
health status; clean air, purified water, healthy workstations, secure communities, clean roads,
and safe homes are associated with good health.
Working Conditions and Employment. Employed report themselves healthier in
comparison with unemployed, specifically those having control over their job circumstances.
Social Support System or network. Social support is worthy of determining health.
People having more support from peers, family and communities are linked with better
health.
Culture. Health is also affected by customs, heritage, and beliefs of the community or
families.

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Coping skills and personal behaviors. Health is also influenced by the way people eat
and maintain their lives. People having a balanced diet and keep themselves active are linked
with better health. Other factors like drinking, smoking, challenges, and how people deal with
life stresses are also linked with health.
Health services. Health is also determined by the use and access of facilities and
services that inhibit and manage diseases.
Gender. Male and female, both of them suffers from various kinds of diseases at
different ages (Magnan, 2017).
Impact of SDOH in the Assessed Family
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The impact of SDOH is explained below:
SDOH Impact on the assessed family
Income and social status The family belonged to an upper-class residence and earn
handsome income; therefore, members of the family are
enjoying good health.
Education Members of the family were educated, due to this reason
they have high self-confidence, less stress, and good health.
Physical environment The family has their home in a well-developed town so they
have all kind of facilities there like clean roads, fresh air,
and purified water. This helps them to maintain their health.
Employed and working
condition
The family has their industries with a good sanitary system.
This condition also has a beneficial impact on the family’s
health.
Social support networks They have strong internal and external networks. The family
bond was rich with a loving condition. The support from