Social Determinants
What term describes the conditions that affect health where people live and work?
Social determinants of health
What type of care focuses on preventing illness?
Preventive care
What term refers to preventable differences in health outcomes?
Health disparities
What is the lack of consistent access to nutrient food called?
Food insecurity
What U.S. program provides healthcare to low-income people?
Medicaid
What racial group in the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality?
Black or African American women
What economic factor strongly predicts health outcomes?
Income
What is a barrier caused by language or culture in healthcare?
Communication barrier: when the patient and provider do not share a native language
What chronic disease disproportionately affects low-income areas?
Diabetes