Social Determinants of Health: You Can Reduce Health Inequalities in Your Community

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Description

Social determinants of Health (SDOH) are the root causes of many health disparities. In this module, we'll take a look at SDOH, the negative health outcomes that are related to SDOH that impact U.S. communities, and potential projects, strategies and tools that these communities can implement to hopefully make a difference.

Target Audience
Community health workers, social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, high school students, college students, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

The following faculty member does not have significant or other financial relationships with industry/commercial supporters to disclose: David Hainline

Original Release Date: January 27, 2020
Valid Thru: January 26, 2023

System Requirements
Participants who are interested in taking this course, please go to our system requirements page for more information and to test your computer and the network your computer will be on prior to registering for the class.

Objectives

• Define social determinants of health (SDOH) and their importance
• Explain how SDOH act as root causes for many health disparities
• Identify a variety of different negative health outcomes related to SDOH that impact U.S. communities
• Identify potential projects, strategies and tools that communities can use in efforts to reduce the negative health impacts of SDOH in their locale

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