Pediatric Collections: Social Determinants of Health: Part 2: Effects of Inequity (PDF)

By American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 2 of this series describes the adverse effects social determinants of health can have on vulnerable children around the world. The impact of social determinants such as racism, discrimination, poverty, and limited access to care can lead to adverse effects such as poor mental health, diabetes, heart disease, substance abuse, complications during childbirth, suicide, and unexpected death. This collection describes the ways in which these social determinants can produce negative outcomes for children in the present and future.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Academy of Pediatrics; 1st edition (April 30, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Digital eBook ‏ : ‎ 150 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1610026365
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1610026369