CHCS October, 2017
Compared to other industrialized nations, the United States spends disproportionately less on social services, and more on health care. This is true despite evidence that social determinants of health (SDOH) — including income, educational attainment, employment status, and access to food and housing — affect an array of health outcomes, particularly among low-income populations. Individuals with unmet social needs are more likely to have difficulties self-managing chronic health conditions, have repeat “no-shows” to medical appointments, and be frequent emergency department users.
With this understanding, providers are increasingly...
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