Social Determinants of Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Surgeons

Edited by Samilia Obeng-Gyasi and Timothy M. Pawlik MD MPH PhD FACS FRACS (Hon.), this definitive reference provides a comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on surgical practice.

What are Social Determinants of Health?

The World Health Organization defines social determinants of health as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These determinants include factors such as housing, transportation, education, employment, and access to care, which significantly influence health outcomes.

A Valuable Resource for Surgeons and Healthcare Professionals

Social Determinants of Health: A Primer for the Practicing Surgeon offers unique, practical content from experts in the field, providing up-to-date information from national and world leaders. This invaluable resource covers various aspects of social determinants of health related to the surgical field, including:

• Internalization of social determinants of health
• Social determinants of health and disease initiation, progression, and outcomes
• Social determinants of health from a research perspective
• Intersectionality, insurance, stress, finances, neighborhood, healthcare access, community engagement, literacy, and more

Comprehensive Coverage and Future Directions

The book also discusses study design and outcomes, interventions, and future directions in social determinants of health in surgery, providing a thorough understanding of the topic.

Consolidating today’s available information into a single, convenient resource, Social Determinants of Health: A Primer for the Practicing Surgeon is an essential guide for surgeons, physicians, fellows, and residents seeking to improve patient outcomes by addressing the critical role of social determinants of health in surgical practice.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: October 11, 2023

Language: English

Page Count: 176 pages

ISBN-10: 0443123667

ISBN-13: 978-0443123665