Basically, it’s socioeconomic or cultural factors that affect your physical health. ... “80 percent of health costs are actually a result of these behaviors and social factors,” he said.

Social determinants of health are an individual’s personal circumstances that impact their health and well-being. They include political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors.

Researchers say social and cultural factors play a significant role in patients' prostate cancer treatment decisions. A new study finds non-medical variables, such as marital status, high school ...

Numerous social and structural factors, including immigration status, socioeconomic position and access to health care, contribute to differences in cardiovascular health and heart disease risk for ...

Multicultural therapy is a form of talk therapy that aims to address the concerns of clients whose race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, income, disability status, or ...

The Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Global Violence Prevention will held a 2-day public workshop on October 29-30, 2015 to explore the cultural and social norms that underlie the acceptance of ...

Social connections between resettled refugees and members of diaspora communities are particularly important in this regard. Supporting refugees to reconnect with the cultural and religious ...