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Addressing social determinants of health

Create solutions to eliminate barriers to care and support members.

Help members live healthier lives

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship and age. They affect a wide range of health outcomes and overall quality of life.

By identifying and incorporating insights into the impact of SDOH, Optum can help create a path to healthier, stronger and more resilient communities.

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