Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health
Explain the term: "Cultural Barrier to Healthcare"
A cultural barrier to healthcare is an obstacle, belief, or behavior that is rooted in a patient's cultural background, traditions, or language, which prevents them from accessing, understanding, or effectively utilizing medical services.
(anything remotely close to this will be accepted)
True or False: Financial barriers affect both documented and undocumented immigrants.
True
True or False: The Big Beautiful Bill supports immigrants and their access to healthcare in Washington D.C.
False
Did you like today's presentation?
YES!
Describe what "social determinants of health" actually means.
They are "the non-medical, environmental conditions where people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age".
Describe an example of culturally-competent care (we didn't go over this so this is just what you think!)
Having accessible language/translation services, adjusting things like diet to account for religion, etc.!
What is a deductible?
the set amount of money you must pay out-of-pocket for covered services before your insurance plan begins to pay
What did/does Trump's Big Beautiful Bill do to social programs?
It cuts funding for them
What does AALEAD stand for?
Asian American LEAD
Describe how neighborhood & environment serves as a social determinant of health.
Built environments (homes, schools, workplaces, roads), natural surroundings (green/blue spaces), and social conditions (safety, social cohesion), all combine to influence health outcomes.
(anything similar to this answer will be accepted)
What does LEP stand for?
Limited English Proficiency
What is the DC Healthcare Alliance?
a locally funded health insurance program for low-income District of Columbia residents who do not qualify for Medicaid, including non-disabled adults and non-qualified immigrants
Explain how the Big Beautiful Bill will have ramifications on healthcare outcomes for immigrants in Washington D.C.
There's no one right answer! From cutting social programs to increasing funding for immigration control, there are many ways in which the bill harms immigrants in Washington D.C.
What do we do at AALEAD Youth Council?
We organize together to address the needs we identify in the Washington D.C. Youth community.
What is a third space, and how is it relevant to the social determinants of health?
A third space is a physical, social setting outside of home (first space) and work (second space) where people spend time, relax, and build community. It is relevant to SDOH because social and community health can be judged by quality and quantity of third spaces.
What does CLAS stand for?
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
Around what percent of DOCUMENTED immigrants are uninsured?
18%
July 4, 2025
What is Youth Council's research question this year?
How does a lack of culturally relevant accommodations affect access to healthcare for immigrants in D.C.?
Name the 5 social determinants of health we named in our presentation.
Economic Stability, Neighborhood & Environment, Education Quality, Society & Community, and Healthcare Access
What percent of D.C. residents are foreign-born AND what percent of immigrants identify as LEP?
13% | 15%
What does FQHC stand for?
Federally Qualified Health Centers
What is the official name of the Big Beautiful Bill?
the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or H.R. 1
Name all presenters!
Damound, Caitlyn, Kingston, Michael, Alexa, Sandy, and JONAH