Social Determinants of Health
Explore how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence health outcomes. The SDOH are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes and include environmental conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and outcomes.
Briefs
- Best practices from programs across the country that are addressing
social determinants of health (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)- What's on the Menu? — Iowa's restaurant partnership program
- The Tele-Nutrition Saga — Georgia provides older adults with virtual nutrition care services
- Food Assistance in a "SNAP" — Hawaii's Lanakila Pacific's SNAP partnership
to reach homebound seniors - Let's Get Connected! — Public Health Solutions' creation of a virtual network for seniors
- The Texan Way to Congregate — Texas' innovative project to
modernize congregate meals
- Accountable Health Communities Grant Cut Healthcare Utilization— Article on a study on addressing social determinants of health to reduce health care utilization (TechTarget, 2022)
- Reading Hospital Case Study— Study that found addressing food insecurity reduced health care utilization by 30% (WellSky)
Guides
- Social Determinants of Health and Older Adults— Information about the social determinants of health that affect older adults (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- Review of Evidence for Health-Related Social Needs Interventions— Summary of the health care impact for interventions addressing health-related social needs for high-need adults (The Commonwealth Fund)
- Indoor Air Quality Basics— Information on air quality's impact on health and ways to address common concerns (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Fact Sheets
- Occupational Wellness Tip Sheet — Tips to utilize your participants' skills to benefit your program and community (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)
- Social Wellness Tip Sheet — Tips for assessing whether participants are building and engaging in trusting, respectful, and authentic relationships (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)
Presentations
- Navigating Partnerships with Healthcare Organizations — PowerPoint presentation focusing on collaboration among health care and community-based aging and nutrition organizations (University of California, Berkley School of Public Health)
- Activating Cross-Sector Partnerships To Address the Social Determinants of Health — Overview of SDOH and how partnerships can improve overall outcomes and well-being (Nutrition and Aging Resource Center)
- AAAs: Hub for Community Supports Addressing Social Determinants of Health — Presentation highlighting screening and coding practices and funding streams (Bethesda NEWtrition & Wellness Solutions)