Social Determinants Of Health
Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environment that may have a major impact on peoples’ health, well-being, and quality of life, such as:
- Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
- Racism, discrimination, and violence
- Education, job opportunities, and income
- Access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
- Polluted air and water
- Language and literacy skills
The APhA-APPM Care of Underserved Patients Special Interest Group (SIG) helps identify and periodically reviews the list of resources included on APhA’s Social Determinants of Health webpage. We thank the APhA-APPM Care of Underserved Patients SIG committee members for their contributions.