The “Healthification” of Social Determinants of Health

When we think of quality healthcare, we often forget to include social determinants of health (SDOH). Health professionals, healthcare institutions, and public health programs have taken a new perspective on socioeconomic problems, approaching SDOH as a direct link to improving overall health. But what is SDOH?

As defined by the ASPE Office of Health Policy, SDOH are the conditions where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes. For example, a low-income family living in a rural area often struggles to maintain quality nutrition because of food deserts. Therefore, socioeconomic barriers prevent certain groups from accessing quality living and, ultimately, quality healthcare.


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