Abstract

It has long been established that the environment in which a child grows and develops shapes their social and health outcomes. After all, collecting social history is a key component of a health care visit. In recent decades, the importance of social determinants of health (SDOH) has been rediscovered, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences has garnered great attention. Estimates show that health outcomes are influenced more by factors outside of health care, such as our patients' SDOH. Addressing SDOH is fundamental for improving health and reducing longstanding inequities in health. While understanding that SDOH needs to be addressed through the continuum of pediatric care, this article will focus on SDOH in the pediatric inpatient setting. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(9):e337-e344.].

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