These external factors – collectively referred to as the social determinants of health, or SDH – can influence health outcomes for almost every patient that you will encounter in medical ...

The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Core enables UAB investigators to measure the effect of social and environmental risks for disease etiology, progression, management, and outcomes, and test ...

Several social determinants, including access to food, follow-up care and even family, have an impact on surgery success, even if a procedure is executed perfectly.

When applying this concept to real-world care, practitioners must factor in social determinants of health. These non-medical factors can significantly impact medical outcomes. They encompass the ...