Speaker: Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Initiative: Healthy People 2030
Longest-running disease prevention and health promotion initiative in the US.
Focus on social determinants of health to promote health and well-being for all.
Definition
Social determinants of health: Conditions in environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age.
Impact on health, well-being, and contribution to health disparities and inequities.
Framework: Five Domains of Social Determinants of Health
Economic Stability
Steady employment reduces poverty risk and increases health.
Goal: Achieve economic stability for all by supporting steady income opportunities.
Education Access and Quality
Higher education levels correlate with better health and longer life expectancy.
Goal: Improve educational access and quality by supporting student success.
Healthcare Access and Quality
Many lack access to necessary healthcare services.
Goal: Increase access to high-quality healthcare services to help individuals reach their full health potential.
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Health risks from unsafe air, water, and high violence rates affect quality of life.
Goal: Create safe communities to enhance opportunities for play and physical activity.
Social and Community Context
Strong relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and community can benefit health and well-being.
Conclusion
To learn more about efforts to address social determinants of health nationwide, visit Healthy People by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.