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11. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Mar 6, 2026

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...SDOH), sometimes referred to as social drivers of health, are “the conditions in the environments...

12. Data Elements for Research on the Role of Social Determinants of Health in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection and Outcomes in the U.S. - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Reviews 27 studies published between December 2019 and August 2021 to explore how social determinants of health (SDOH) are related to outcomes of COVID-19. Focuses on modifiable SDOH such as income, housing, health insurance status, and food insecurity, among others. Examines rural and urban settings in data analysis as possible predictors of COVID-19 outcomes.

...SDOH) are related to outcomes of COVID-19. Focuses on modifiable SDOH such as income...

13. Landscape of Area-Level Deprivation Measures and Other Approaches to Account for Social Risk and Social Determinants of Health in Health Care Payments - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Examines social determinants of health (SDOH) at the community level and their impact on health-related social needs (HRSNs) of the individual. Discusses how policies related to federal payment systems can incentivize screening for HRSNs as well as referrals to appropriate social and behavioral services. Provides an environmental scan of what measures can be used to provide accountability for funding and policy efforts targeted at SDOH. Includes an appendix that defines and describes indices of social risk, such as the social vulnerability index (SVI) and area deprivation index (ADI), as well as payment models that include measures of social risk.

...SDOH) at the community level and their impact on health-related social needs (HRSNs) of the individual...

14. Assessment of Strategies Used in US Hospitals to Address Social Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Resources
Date: Oct 2022

Presents findings on efforts to address social determinants of health (SDOH) by rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and safety-net hospitals according to 2020 American Hospital Association survey data. Discusses rates of social needs among patient populations served by rural and urban hospitals and rates of SDOH screening and community partnerships.

...SDOH) by rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and safety-net hospitals according to 2020 American...

15. Social Determinants of Health and 90‐Day Mortality After Hospitalization for Heart Failure in the REGARDS Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2020

Uses data from the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study to examine associations between social determinants of health (SDOH) and risk of 90-day mortality after heart failure (HF) hospitalization among Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older. Some of the SDOH considered include African American race, social isolation, rural residence, living in a high poverty ZIP code or Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), and more.

...SDOH) and risk of 90-day mortality after heart failure (HF) hospitalization among Medicare beneficiaries...

16. Optimizing Care Coordination to Address Social Determinants of Health Needs for Dual-Use Veterans - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Explores a study evaluating a care coordination program that aims to address social determinants of health (SDOH) for veterans who use both Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities and non-VA hospitals. Highlights the social worker-led program to help address SDOH factors, such as connecting veterans with transportation, homelessness resources, and financial assistance, among others. Discusses the role rurality plays in veterans' ability to access services and care.

...SDOH) for veterans who use both Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities and non-VA hospitals...

17. Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Examples of Successful Evidence-Based Strategies and Current Federal Efforts - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Provides an overview of efforts to address social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact individuals living in rural areas, as well as other populations. Discusses housing, food and nutrition, transportation, social and economic mobility, and social service connections in terms of community (upstream) and individual (downstream) SDOH impacts.

...SDOH) that impact individuals living in rural areas, as well as other populations. Discusses housing...

18. Quantification of Neighborhood-Level Social Determinants of Health in the Continental United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Results of a study examining 71,901 census tracts, to quantify the social determinants of health (SDOH) consisting of advantage, isolation, opportunity, and mixed immigrant cohesion. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns by 7 multidimensional neighborhood typologies, including Rural Affordable. Offers comparisons between SDOH in Chicago and the rest of the continental United States.

...SDOH) consisting of advantage, isolation, opportunity, and mixed immigrant cohesion. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns...

19. Diabetes and the Social, Biologic, and Behavioral Determinants of Endometrial Cancer in the United States - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Examines factors associated with endometrial cancer, including biologic, behavioral, and social determinants of health (SDOH). Analyzes variables such as status of endometrial cancer and/or diabetes, behavioral health factors, biologic factors, and various SDOH, including rural versus urban county.

...SDOH). Analyzes variables such as status of endometrial cancer and/or diabetes, behavioral health factors, biologic...

20. Exploring the Role of Critical Health Literacy in Addressing the Social Determinants of Health - Resources
Date: Jun 2021

Brief reporting on a workshop held by the Roundtable on Health Literacy that explored Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and health literacy to serve vulnerable communities. Discusses SDOH models, research methods to engage communities, and critical health literacy. Project examples include work with rural Native American communities.

...SDOH) and health literacy to serve vulnerable communities. Discusses SDOH models, research methods to engage...