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What does “economic stability” refer to?
Having consistent income, employment, and financial resources to meet basic needs.
How can one determinant (like housing) affect others?
It can influence stress, employment, safety, and access to resources.
Name one coping tool for economic stress.
Breaking tasks into small steps or accessing community supports.
You can’t get to medical appointments due to transportation issues. Which determinant is impacted?
Neighbourhood & Built environment
What is “education access and quality”?
Opportunities for learning, literacy, and supportive educational environments.
Why do barriers matter when discussing SDOH?
They shape access to opportunities and impact health outcomes.
What is one tool for navigating education challenges?
Seeking tutoring or literacy programs.
You live far from grocery stores and rely on convenience foods. Which determinant is involved?
Neighborhood & built environment.
What does “health care access and quality” mean?
Being able to receive timely, respectful, and effective medical care.
What role do systems and policies play in SDOH?
They create conditions that support or limit health and wellbeing.
What is one coping tool for health care access?
Bringing a support person to appointments.
You lose your job and struggle to pay rent. Which determinant is affected?
Economic stability.
What is the “neighborhood and built environment” determinant?
he safety, quality, and resources available in the places people live.
How do SDOH contribute to health inequities?
Unequal access to resources leads to unequal health outcomes.
Name one tool for coping with neighborhood or housing stress.
Creating a safe, calming space at home
You experience discrimination at work. Which determinant does this relate to?
Social & community context.
What does “social and community context” refer to?
Relationships, supports, discrimination, and sense of belonging.
What does “whole-person health” mean in the context of SDOH?
Health is shaped by social conditions, not just personal choices.
What is one coping tool for social or community challenges?
Building supportive relationships or joining peer groups.
You avoid medical care because past providers dismissed your concerns. Which determinant is impacted?
Health care access & quality.