Social Determinants of Health

Social Determinants of Health

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Select one of the Social Determinants of Health listed below and write a 1-3 page paper about:

1.How this factor impacts health

2.What changes in policy and programs can be made to improves this factor for individuals and therefore improve health outcomes.

Availability of resources to meet daily needs (e.g., safe housing and local food markets)

Access to educational, economic, and job opportunities

Access to health care services

Quality of education and job training

Availability of community-based resources in support of community living and opportunities for recreational and leisure-time activities

Transportation options

Public safety

Social support

Social norms and attitudes (e.g., discrimination, racism, and distrust of government)

Exposure to crime, violence, and social disorder (e.g., presence of trash and lack of cooperation in a community)

Socioeconomic conditions (e.g., concentrated poverty and the stressful conditions that accompany it)

Residential segregation

Language/Literacy

Access to mass media and emerging technologies (e.g., cell phones, the Internet, and social media)

Culture

Before finalizing your work, ensure that you:

    1. Read the assignment instructions carefully.
    2. Use spelling and grammar check.
    3. Review APA formatting and citation.
    4. Include an individually based title page with 3 references on a page.