Social Determinants of Health: The Fifth Vital Sign.

Christina PardoRodney McLarenHoward Minkoff

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2022)

· Obstetricians believe SDOH can lead to adverse outcomes but few feel confident addressing social needs.. · Three suggested steps in addressing SDOH are identifying needs, identifying resources, and then linking the two.. · Organizations are as vital as individual physicians in implementing strategies to address SDOH..

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
primary care
public health
health information
quality improvement
health promotion
risk assessment