While acknowledging the challenges to using SDOH information in practice, a presenter at the American College of Rheumatology ...

In her closing thoughts, Dr Michos highlights social determinants of health impacting the treatment landscape for patients with cardiovascular disease. Erin Michos, MD, MHS: Social determinants of ...

Community navigators have been shown to decrease hospital utilization and increase patient access to equitable health care by helping patients overcome barriers related to social determinants of ...

Given 80 percent of a person’s health is influenced by non-medical factors, it’s no surprise that both health care providers and health plans are looking for ways to better manage the broader set of ...

UCLA has long been a leader in healthcare innovation. In this miniseries, Daily Bruin Podcasts explores initiatives at UCLA clinics aimed at creating a more effective and equitable health care system.

Imagine being discharged from the emergency room after a severe asthma flare-up, only to return to a home located near factories or congested roadways that heavily pollute the air. Or having your ...

To characterize co-occurring social determinants of health for clients experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) or serious mental illness (SMI) in a diverse ...

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are independent risk factors for asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 24 ...

Medicine aims to identify social determinants of health (SODH) and level the playing field of outcomes so that we all receive equitable care. But measuring disparities is not as easy as it might seem.

A large and compelling body of evidence suggests that social circumstances—including income, education, food, housing, neighborhood conditions, and social connections—strongly influence health.