Question

IN your own words answer the following question:

how can you relate larger scale factors and social determinants of health effects on health care access in the queer community? Make the connection to health outcomes.  

Answer 1

Answer: Social determinants of health is a primary approach to achieving health equity. Social determinants of health such as poverty, unequal access to health care, lack of education, stigma, and racism are underlying, contributing factors of health inequities. These things make people to unable to avail the proper benefits and treatment. Due to low income and high rate of medical insurance people are unable to achieve the proper care and treatment. The lack of education is one of the major concern that has an adverse effect on the health of the community. People are unaware of the diseases and the treatment. They do not know the benefits of being hygeinic and preventive form many of the diseases. Making people aware about the healthcare benefits and educating people may lead to better healthcare outcomes.