Pediatric Collections

Social Determinants of Health

Part 1: Underserved Communities

American Academy of Pediatrics
150 pages
ISBN: 9781610026345
March 2022

Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 1 of this series describes many underserved communities and the various ways their status affects their health. Members of these vulnerable communities include foster children, runaway youths, immigrants, Black, Latinx, Native American, and other children from minority racial groups, LGBTQ+ youths, and children living in poverty.