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SOCIAL HEALTH DETERMINANT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social determinant of health
1, record 1, English, social%20determinant%20of%20health
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SDH 2, record 1, English, SDH
correct
- SDOH 3, record 1, English, SDOH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- social health determinant 4, record 1, English, social%20health%20determinant
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life. 3, record 1, English, - social%20determinant%20of%20health
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déterminant social de la santé
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9terminant%20social%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
- Sociología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- determinante social de la salud
1, record 1, Spanish, determinante%20social%20de%20la%20salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Organización Mundial de la Salud describe los determinantes sociales de la salud (DSS) como "las condiciones socioeconómicas en que las personas nacen, crecen, viven, educan, trabajan y envejecen" [que] influyen en la salud de los individuos, las familias y las comunidades en su conjunto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - determinante%20social%20de%20la%20salud
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social determinant of mental health
1, record 2, English, social%20determinant%20of%20mental%20health
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- social mental health determinant 2, record 2, English, social%20mental%20health%20determinant
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The social determinants of mental health are societal problems that disrupt optimal mental health, increase risk for and prevalence of mental illnesses, and worsen outcomes among individuals with mental illnesses. The various social determinants, two of which are described herein because they are too often neglected—discrimination and food insecurity—are underpinned by an unequal and unjust distribution of opportunity, which, in turn, is driven by both public policies and social norms. 3, record 2, English, - social%20determinant%20of%20mental%20health
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Sociologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déterminant social de la santé mentale
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9terminant%20social%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Determinant of Health 5-Social Environments 1, record 3, English, Determinant%20of%20Health%205%2DSocial%20Environments
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The importance of social support also extends to the broader community. Civic vitality refers to the strength of social networks within a community, region, province or country. It is reflected in the institutions, organizations and informal giving practices that people create to share resources and build attachments with others. The array of values and norms of a society influence in varying ways the health and well being of individuals and populations. In addition, social stability, recognition of diversity, safety, good working relationships, and cohesive communities provide a supportive society that reduces or avoids many potential risks to good health. 1, record 3, English, - Determinant%20of%20Health%205%2DSocial%20Environments
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Déterminant de la santé 5 - milieu social
1, record 3, French, D%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%205%20%2D%20milieu%20social
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Determinant of Health 1-Income and social status 1, record 4, English, Determinant%20of%20Health%201%2DIncome%20and%20social%20status
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health status improves at each step up the income and social hierarchy. High income determines living conditions such as safe housing and ability to buy sufficient good food. The healthiest populations are those in societies that are prosperous and have an equitable distribution of wealth. 1, record 4, English, - Determinant%20of%20Health%201%2DIncome%20and%20social%20status
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Déterminant de la santé 1 - revenu et condition sociale
1, record 4, French, D%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%201%20%2D%20revenu%20et%20condition%20sociale
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-01-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Determinant of Health 2-Social support network 1, record 5, English, Determinant%20of%20Health%202%2DSocial%20support%20network
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Support from families, friends and communities is associated with better health. Such social support networks could be very important in helping people solve problems and deal with adversity, as well as in maintaining a sense of mastery and control over life circumstances. The caring and respect that occurs in social relationships, and the resulting sense of satisfaction and well being, seem to act as a buffer against health problems. 1, record 5, English, - Determinant%20of%20Health%202%2DSocial%20support%20network
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Déterminant de la santé 2 - réseaux de soutien social
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%202%20%2D%20r%C3%A9seaux%20de%20soutien%20social
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Scientific Research
- Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Social Capital as a Health Determinant-How is it measured?
1, record 6, English, Social%20Capital%20as%20a%20Health%20Determinant%2DHow%20is%20it%20measured%3F
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Health Policy Paper Series, issued by Research Management and Dissemination, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, Ottawa, 2003. 1, record 6, English, - Social%20Capital%20as%20a%20Health%20Determinant%2DHow%20is%20it%20measured%3F
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Recherche scientifique
- Hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Le capital social comme déterminant de la santé - comment le mesurer?
1, record 6, French, Le%20capital%20social%20comme%20d%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20comment%20le%20mesurer%3F
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Série de documents de travail pour la recherche sur les politiques de santé, publié par la Division de la gestion et de la diffusion de la recherche, Direction de la recherche appliquée et de l'analyse, Ottawa, 2003. 1, record 6, French, - Le%20capital%20social%20comme%20d%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%2D%20comment%20le%20mesurer%3F
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Business and Administrative Documents
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Social Capital as a Health Determinant-How is it Defined?
1, record 7, English, Social%20Capital%20as%20a%20Health%20Determinant%2DHow%20is%20it%20Defined%3F
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Information, Analysis and Connectivity Branch, Health Policy Working Paper Series, Ottawa, 2003. 1, record 7, English, - Social%20Capital%20as%20a%20Health%20Determinant%2DHow%20is%20it%20Defined%3F
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Le capital social comme déterminant de la santé : comment le définir?
1, record 7, French, Le%20capital%20social%20comme%20d%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20comment%20le%20d%C3%A9finir%3F
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Direction générale de l'information, de l'analyse et de la connectivité, Série de documents de travail, Ottawa, 2003. 1, record 7, French, - Le%20capital%20social%20comme%20d%C3%A9terminant%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20comment%20le%20d%C3%A9finir%3F
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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