How Do Social Determinants of Health Interact with Social Protection?
Social determinants of health are conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, and play that affect their health outcomes. These include economic stability, education, social and community context, health care access, and neighborhood and built environment. Social protection policies aim to address these determinants by providing a safety net that promotes health equity and reduces health disparities. For example, accessible healthcare services can mitigate the effects of economic instability and poor living conditions on health.
