Social determinants of health are environmental conditions t
Social determinants of health are environmental conditions that… Social determinants of health are environmental conditions that affect people in regard to health, quality of life, and risks depending on where they are born, live, learn, work, age, play, or worship (Health People 2030, n.d.). Everyone has been affected by a social determinant in one way or the other through economic stability, education access and quality, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, or social and community context. An aspect that is very important that should be addressed is healthcare access and quality, especially since I’ve seen this firsthand being from a rural area. Having access to healthcare is very important especially in life threatening situations. Getting to a healthcare facility in a timely manner can literally be life or death. Being from a rural area and the nearest healthcare facility being almost an hour away deters people from going to the doctor regularly which in turn causes health issues to worsen until an event happens that can be life changing. Even during the event, the amount of time it takes for a rescue squad to get to the hospital or for them to call a helicopter for the patient to be taken to facility that is more equipped to handle critical cases, that is even further away, is a problem that needs to be addressed.Kreatsoulas and Anand state that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in high-income countries and by 2030 it is projected to be the leading cause worldwide (2010). The authors determined that social determinants are risks factors that have caused a persistent health gap that is shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at a global, national and local levels (Kreatsoulas & Anand, 2010). As a nurse I can use holistic care by focusing on the patient’s social history more to get a better picture of what they are truly dealing with at home and within their community. By doing that I would be able to find resources to help them as well as educate them on their health to make them more aware of the importance of routine care to avoid complications. On a political/legislative level I can advocate for patients and bring issues to local attention the adversities people are facing to get the healthcare they deserve. In hopes of possibly establishing clinics in areas that have a greater distance to travel to the nearest doctor or hospital. Another solution to go along with that would be to equip the nearest hospital with staff that are trained for critical conditions. Both suggestions are easier said than done but it takes an issue being brought to light and someone to speak up to start making a difference.Health Science Science Nursing NUR 4824
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