Locations! Location! Location? Elucidating the Social Determinants of Cardiometabolic Health Among United States Adolescents

It is becoming increasingly clear that the risk for cardiovascular disease begins in childhood [1,2]. Unfortunately, exposure to social determinants that contribute to health disparities in cardiovascular outcomes also begins in childhood [3,4]. These disparities have been attributed to multiple determinants, including cultural and language barriers, differences in income and education levels, lack of access to adequate healthcare coverage and providers, and the social and built environment. To reduce many of these barriers, broad changes in public policy will be needed (e.g., improvements in educational opportunities, reduction in income inequality).
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research