What Are Social Determinants of Health?

social determinants of health

Part 2 in Our 'What Is Public Health?' Video Series

The conditions in which you live, learn, work, grow, and play have profound effects on your health. In public health, we call these conditions the social determinants of health.

In part 2 of our ongoing 'What Is Public Health?' video series, learn how social determinants impact the health of your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors and how public health professionals work to improve health outcomes for all.