At HHS, we define the social determinants of health as the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. Social determinants affect our health, well-being, and contribute to health disparities and inequities as well. Healthy People, our nation's longest-running disease prevention and health promotion initiative, emphasizes addressing the social determinants of health. To create environments that promote health and well-being for all.
I'm Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2030 provides a framework for thinking about the social determinants of health across five domains. Here are the five social determinants of health.
First, economic stability. People with steady employment are less likely to live in poverty. And more likely to be healthy. By helping people earn steady incomes, we can achieve economic stability for all.
Second, education access and quality. People with higher levels of education are more likely to be healthier and live longer. By helping students excel in school, we can improve educational access and quality. Third, healthcare access and quality.
Many people in the United States are unable to get the health care services that they need. Increasing access to high quality health care services will ensure more individuals can attain their full potential for health and well-being. neighborhood and built environment. Health and safety risks like high rates of violence in unsafe air or water impact health and quality of life.
By creating safe communities, we can provide opportunities to promote playing and physical activity. And fifth, social and community context. Increasing relationships and interactions with family, friends, neighbors, and community members is beneficial to an individual's health and well-being. To learn more and see how others are working to address the social determinants of health across the nation, please visit Healthy People.
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