Understanding the Social Determinants of Health: Implications for Health Sociology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the social determinants of health and how health sociology may be affected. A mixed-methods approach was used to study both quantitative and qualitative data in order to fully comprehend the relationships between socioeconomic factors and various health outcomes. Higher levels of socioeconomic position and educational attainment were linked, according to the quantitative study, to lower death rates, a decline in the prevalence of chronic illnesses, and improved health practices. The qualitative study emphasized the significance of addressing social determinants to minimize health inequalities and promote health equality by highlighting the impact of socioeconomic variables and the social and physical environment on health outcomes. The findings highlight the need for legislative initiatives that tackle socioeconomic inequalities, advance educational opportunities, and foster safe surroundings. By identifying and we may work to improve health outcomes and create a fairer society by tackling socioeconomic factors. To verify these results using bigger and more varied samples, more study is required.