When most people think of a healthy person, they think of someone who eats well, stays active, gets the recommended immunizations and sees a doctor when feeling under the weather.
However, health is determined partly by access to social and economic opportunities like resources and support systems in neighborhoods and communities. More specifically, the conditions in which we live in affects health and wellbeing.
The social determinants of health are conditions in the environments in which people live, learn, work and play that affect quality-of-life. The impact of “opportunity” is a fundamental part of understanding health outcomes.
The five key determinants include:
According to Healthy People 2020, one of the four main goals for the social determinants of health topic include creating social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
As a holistic wellness and referral management program, MyAdvisor believes everyone deserves an equal opportunity to make healthy choices that lead to a better lifestyle. With over 12 years of proven success, we’ve developed a program that provides tele-behavioral health, holistic wellness, and family stability, allowing individuals to thrive in their career and family life which includes:
By reflecting on the social determinants of health, our Care Coordinators can better determine how to best address problems that are within the client’s control. We believe this approach will positively influence social and economic conditions that improve the health and welfare for anyone, no matter where they are located.
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