Research Guides: All of Us Research Program: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity

Healthy People 2030

How Does Healthy People 2030 Address SDOH?

One of Healthy People 2030’s 5 overarching goals is specifically related to SDOH: “Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all.”

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. Examples of SDOH include:

Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
Racism, discrimination, and violence
Education, job opportunities, and income
Access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
Polluted air and water
Language and literacy skills

Find details here: Healthy People 2030 SDOH

U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health

November 16, 2023

Takes Action to Improve Health and Wellbeing by Addressing Social Determinants of Health

U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health - PDF

HHS Call to Action: Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Communities Across the Nation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is moving with urgency to advance a series of new policies, as well as funding and training opportunities, to address SDOH and unmet health-related social needs3 (HRSNs).

Read the HHS Call to Action (PDF)