Module 2

This module explores the background, definitions, and application of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in public health practice to achieve the goals of social and health equity.  

This module provides activities and discussion questions to examine the SDOH and consider their applicability within tribal and urban Indian communities.

At the end of this module attendees will be able to:

• Define the Social Determinants of Health and discuss the importance to public health practice.
• Describe the CDC framework for Social Determinants of Health by using examples.
• Apply the Social Determinants of Health framework to tribal and urban Indian communities.