Drug Topics May 30, 2025
In a session at PQA 2025, presenters discussed the impact of SDoH on health outcomes and how pharmacy teams can identify and address barriers.
Social determinants of health (SDoH) significantly impact patient outcomes, well-being, and quality of life. These factors include safe housing, education, access to healthy food, employment opportunities, and physical environments like clean air and water. SDoH contribute to health disparities by creating barriers to healthy living, such as limited access to nutritious food or opportunities for physical activity.
Research has shown that people from underserved communities often face higher risks for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.1 Addressing these disparities requires collaboration across sectors like education, transportation, and housing to improve environmental conditions and promote better...
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