SDoH - Definition development

The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels. The social determinants of health are mostly responsible for health inequities - the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countries.

WHO 

https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1

The working definition of this topic as member requirements related to SNOMED CT usage in this area are collected.

Used by the Gravity Project group as their definition.

Social care is a term that generally describes all forms of personal care and other practical assistance for children, young people and adults who need extra support.

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Social care in England is defined as the provision of social work, personal care, protection or social support services to children or adults in need or at risk, or adults with needs arising from illness, disability, old age or poverty.

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Care by public organizations and private companies for people in society who need special help in order to live comfortably, for example help with washing or eating 

Cambridge Dictionary

There is no formal definition of Social Care, but it’s often described as dealing with the “activities of daily living” i.e needing help with day-to-day activities such as feeding, washing and dressing, mobility, toileting, etc. But, it also includes requiring help in terms of maintaining independence, social interaction, protection from vulnerable situations and help in managing complex relationships

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