Social determinants of health has been defined by the World Health Organization as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These determinants can include factors such as housing, transportation, education, employment, and access to care. Social Determinants of Health: A Primer for the Practicing Surgeon provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art, definitive reference for the surgical community on this important topic, serving as an invaluable resource for surgeons, physicians, fellows, and residents.

Key Features

Offers unique, practical content from experts in the field, with up-to-date information from both national and world leaders
Covers various aspects of social determinants of health related to the surgical field, including internalization of social determinants of health; social determinants of health and disease initiation, progression, and outcomes; and social determinants of health from a research perspective
Contains chapters on a wide range of topics as social determinants of health in surgery, including intersectionality, insurance, stress, finances, neighborhood, healthcare access, community engagement, literacy, and more
Discusses study design and outcomes, interventions, and future directions in social determinants of health in surgery
Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource

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Edited by Samilia Obeng-Gyasi, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA and Timothy M. Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, FRACS (Hon.), Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, The Urban Meyer III and Shelley Meyer Chair for Cancer Research, Professor of Surgery, Oncology, and Health Services Management and Policy, Surgeon in Chief, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA

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ISBN Number	9780443123665
Description Author List	Edited by Samilia Obeng-Gyasi, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA and Timothy M. Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS, FRACS (Hon.), Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, The Urban Meyer III and Shelley Meyer Chair for Cancer Research, Professor of Surgery, Oncology, and Health Services Management and Policy, Surgeon in Chief, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Copyright Year	2024
Edition Number	1
Format	Book
Trim	191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")
Imprint	Elsevier
Page Count	162
Publication Date	27 Sep 2023
Stock Status	Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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