What are your thoughts on the “social determinants of health?” Up until recently, we have typically thought of health only in terms of health care and personal behaviors.

Public Health Nursing

What are your thoughts on the “social determinants of health?” Up until recently, we have typically thought of health only in terms of health care and personal behaviors. Do you support this shift in traditional thinking which is linking external factors to health, or do you believe responsibility lies entirely with the individual and the lifestyle choices he or she makes? What surprised you most when you read the CDC summary about health inequities in this country?

• Frequently Asked Questions | Social Determinants of Health | NCHHSTP | CDC
• Social Determinants of Health – Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
• What is Health Equity? | Health Equity | CDC

Textbook: Demarco, R. & Healy-Walsh J. (2020).  Community and public health nursing: Evidence for practice (3^rd ed.)