8: Social Determinants Affecting Health Outcomes
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- 8.5: The Cumulative Effect of Inequalities on Health
- The section explains health equity and inequities, emphasizing that health disparities are often caused by social determinants of health (SDOH), which have a larger impact on health outcomes than clinical care. To achieve health equity, resources must be distributed based on individual needs rather than equally among all.