The Impact of Social Determinants on Health Outcomes

Alberta Jeanne N.

School of Applied Health Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study examines how the social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly affect health outcomes, with a focus on the inequities they cause. The environmental, social, and economic contexts in which people live and work are all included in SDOH. These variables, which affect variations in health outcomes, include community settings, healthcare access, education, and socioeconomic position. This study looks at the direct effects of neighbourhood factors, education, employment, and poverty on health disparities, including both mental and physical health. It also emphasises the significance of legislative actions taken to lessen these disparities. The results highlight how critical it is to address SDOH to advance health equity and enhance general public health.

Keywords Social determinants of health, health disparities, socioeconomic status, health equity, public health