Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity Among Populations

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The paper acknowledges diabetes as a real medical threat to modern society. Effective strategies towards mitigation accompany such an acknowledgment. The research focuses on the previous studies that have identified the prevalence of diabetes among ethnic minorities and low-income adults. According to the authors, the observations describe a general trend relatable to several other diseases. Health challenges impact different demography differently. An emphasis on population health has led to social determinants in health interventions. The article further explores social determinants of health (SDOH) to guarantee health equity among various populations.1 The apparent inequity is characterized by disproportionate risk and rate of diabetes, complication tendencies, and mortality rates. As a result, the effective management of diabetes is directly independent in evaluating the demographic disparities.
The authors indicate that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has similarly prioritized the understanding and the mitigation of the impacts of the SDOH. Moreover, the body regards the SDOH as a scientific issue rather than mere statistics. The ADA convened a writing committee to evaluate the implications of SDOH through litera...