En Boston Medical Center (BMC) nuestro objetivo no es solo tratar la enfermedad, sino comprender y abordar sus causas fundamentales. La investigación ha demostrado que la salud está determinada por algo más que una atención médica de calidad, sino también por factores sociales y ambientales conocidos colectivamente como los determinantes sociales de la salud (SDOH). Sabemos que para muchos, las causas fundamentales de los problemas médicos son la falta de empleo, ingresos, vivienda o alimentos estables y educación limitada. Estos desafíos pueden contribuir a las enfermedades crónicas y problemas de salud mental y crear barreras para acceder a la atención médica.
Los proveedores de atención médica deben abordar la SDOH tanto a nivel sistémico como individual. Mejorar los resultados de salud de nuestros pacientes requiere abordar las barreras estructurales para la buena salud y aumentar el acceso equitativo a la educación y el empleo, la alimentación y la nutrición, la vivienda estable y las oportunidades económicas. Para ayudar a construir una salud mejor y duradera para los pacientes y las comunidades, BMC se dedica a abordar las causas fundamentales de la mala salud para que todos tengan la oportunidad de prosperar.
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