Though everyone is born with unique DNA instructions, humans also develop within them a soup of environmental factors we often don’t control. For certain populations in this country, that soup is far less nutritious than it is for others. Yet the challenge of creating health equity isn’t just about everyone having the same soup; it’s about everyone having access to the right recipe to meet their specific needs. The social determinants of health (SDOH) are key ingredients for making that shift.

In this session, moderated by Keynotes producer Christopher Wofford, we’ll ask two health services research experts to define health equity and how SDOH underpin it, and to discuss new research and strategies for creating change at the individual and community levels. Throughout, our panel will highlight the SDOH that may make certain populations in New York City especially vulnerable to negative health outcomes.

Discussion is an important part of this session, so attendees are encouraged to submit questions.
  • The definition of health equity and which factors contribute to variations in health outcomes
  • The social determinants of health (SDOH), how they’ve been measured in the past, and how they correlate to outcomes
  • Research results from newer studies of SDOH as well as potential impact
  • Strategies for how individuals, communities, and institutions can address SDOH

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