Jacqueline Hill|Marcia Nielsen|Michael H. Fox
Understanding the Social Factors That Contribute to Diabetes: A Means to Informing Health Care and Social Policies for the Chronically Ill
University of Kansas Medical Center|University of Kansas Medical Center
social determinants health conditions individuals born grow live work age increasingly recognized relationship soaring incidence type 2 diabetes us well opportunities present us counter many current type 2 diabetes interventions focus biologic behavioral factors symptoms diet physical activity however equally important address influence physical social environments may include low income employment insecurity low educational attainment poor living conditions health outcomes section 4302 patient protection affordable care act 2010 offers opportunity improve data collection policy development effectively identify populations high risk developing type 2 diabetes proactively refer appropriate social support services may ultimately support reduction health disparities expanding scope legislation include data incorporate social determinants would improve ability clinicians health systems engage treat patients chronic conditions type 2 diabetes expanding policymakers ability conform legislations intent shaping efforts reduce chronic conditions nationwide