Addressing the drivers of health to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities
An individual’s health is influenced by a continuous and complex intersection of factors.
Demystifying the correlation between the social determinants of health and health outcomes could be key to improving health care access and well-being across the health ecosystem. Gain a deeper, data-driven understanding of the many drivers of health through our collection of insights, perspectives, and resources.
What are the drivers of health?
Clinical care itself is only one factor that can affect a person’s health. Social, economic and environmental social determinants of health – or “drivers of health” – can significantly impact health outcomes, whether positive or negative. How we use the term “drivers” reflects a shift from static “determinants” to a focus on how these factors can actively influence health outcomes and underscore the potential for interventions that are intended to enhance well-being.
There’s inherent complexity within and between the different drivers of health. Each driver can influence the others, impacting an individual’s health and well-being over time. The root causes of disparate health outcomes often include structural flaws in the health care ecosystem, as well as deep gaps within these drivers. By better understanding the root causes of each driver, we can employ multidisciplinary strategies to help address inconsistencies in health outcomes.
To start, select a driver of health to learn more about it. And visit this site regularly as we’ll continue to release new insights.
Environmental
The environmental drivers of health, encompassing factors such as access to nutritious food, accessibly built environments, and dependable infrastructure, can play an important role in shaping an individual’s overall health and well-being. Gain additional insight with our perspectives.
From access to housing to internet connectivity to transportation
Food access and security and its importance to health outcomes
Factors like environmental impacts and ZIP code can affect health outcomes
Economic
The economic drivers of health, encompassing factors such as access to economic growth, funds for basic needs, and secure employment opportunities, can play an important role in shaping an individual’s overall health and well-being. Gain additional insight with our perspectives.
Access to economic growth and job opportunities
From secure employment to employment benefits to meaningful work
Social
The social drivers of health, encompassing factors such as access to quality education, a dependable community structure, and a safe environment, can play an important role in shaping an individual’s overall health and well-being. Gain additional insight with our perspectives.
From health, digital, and financial literacy to educational opportunities
The importance of support systems, including tools, services, and community relationships
How public safety and personal safety can affect health outcomes
Health outcomes through Analytics: Infrastructure
What are the potential effects of housing, commute, and technology on health outcomes? Find out by unpacking the data in our report.
Drive meaningful change and optimal health outcomes
Dr. Jay Bhatt
Kulleni Gebreyes
Asif Dhar
