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Social Determinants of Health

The Centers for Disease Control defines social determinants of health as conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play that affect health and well-being. Explore these resources to learn more.
Type Title Topics Resource Date

CDC Social Determinants of Health Webpage

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health June 17, 2021

Tools for Putting Social Determinants of Health Into Action

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health June 17, 2021

ODH Social Determinants of Health Webpage

Ohio Department of Health

Health June 17, 2021

The BARHII Framework

Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative

Health June 17, 2021

Vulnerable Populations Footprint

Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems

Health, Economy / Poverty, Education June 17, 2021

CommonHealth Action Website

Work to produce health through equitable policies, programs and practices.

Health June 17, 2021

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) Website

A nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute whose mission it is to promote health and advance well-being for all.

Health June 17, 2021

RWJF Social Determinants of Health Webpage

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health June 17, 2021

A New Way to Talk About The Social Determinants of Health

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health June 17, 2021

WHO Social Determinants of Health Webpage

World Health Organization

Health June 17, 2021

AHRQ Social Determinants of Health Webpage

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Health June 17, 2021

Maternal Infant Health: Relevance through Health Equity

Dr. Renee Branch Canady at Michigan Public Health Institute

Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health June 17, 2021

Health Impact in 5 Years (HI-5)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health June 22, 2021

Healthy People 2030 Social Determinants of Health webpage

Healthy People 2030

Health July 2, 2021

Food Security: A Community Drive of Health

American Public Health Association, AcademyHealth, and Kaiser Permanente

Economy / Food Insecurity, Health December 20, 2021

Housing Affordability and Quality: A Community Drive of Health

American Public Health Association, AcademyHealth, and Kaiser Permanente

Economy / Housing & Homes December 20, 2021

Transportation: A Community Driver of Health

American Public Health Association, AcademyHealth, and Kaiser Permanente

Community / Transportation December 20, 2021

Menu of Actions for Community Driven Food Systems Change

Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health, Case Western Reserve University

Economy / Food Insecurity December 20, 2021

The Food Systems Change Vision Board Toolkit

Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health, Case Western Reserve University

Economy / Food Insecurity December 20, 2021

Modeling the Future of Food in Your Neighborhood (foodNEST 2.0) website

Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health, Case Western Reserve University

Economy / Food Insecurity December 20, 2021

Digital inclusion as a social determinant of health

Nature Partner Journals Digital Medicine; Sieck et al., 2021

Community / Social Environment December 20, 2021

Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit

Rural Health Information Hub

Health July 21, 2023

he U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health - November 2023

The White House

Health April 30, 2024

Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Communities Across the Nation - November 2023

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Health April 30, 2024

A New Way to Talk About Social Determinants of Health

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health April 30, 2024