Social Determinants of Health

Question 1

The social determinants of health are the biggest drivers of

Answer 1

what makes us healthy

Question 2

Diabetes HbA1c monitoring - predictor of diabetes risk

Answer 2

appropriate monitoring of diabetes is vital to identify at risk patients and then intervene appropriately
each 1% drop in HbA1c considerably reduces the risk of complications

Question 3

HbA1c changes by SDOH needs

Answer 3

people without the SDOH need had a better decrease in A1c than those with the need

Question 4

Low income populations in the US access to care affected by

Answer 4

economic instability, insecure housing, inadequate nutrition, poor education

Question 5

Efforts to address disparities

Answer 5

affirmative action
SNAP
TANF (temporary assistance for needy families)