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The Association Between Social Determinants of Health, Risk Factors, Job Performance and Healthcare Costs in an Employed Population (July 2024)

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The study examines the Association Between Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and various health factors, job performance, and healthcare costs in an employed population from a US school district. The study categorizes employees into low, medium, or high-need SDoH tiers and analyzes health care costs, health risk factors, and job performance by tier and race. The results show significant differences in demographics, health risk factors, and health conditions among the SDoH comparison groups. The study finds an association between SDoH and health outcomes, especially for Black employees in the high-need SDoH group, who had higher health care costs, lower job performance, and more health risk factors. The research emphasizes the complex nature of SDoH and its impact on health and well-being. It also highlights the importance of understanding the social determinants of health in the employed population. The study suggests that SDoH is relevant in understanding health disparities and their impact on job performance and health care costs, especially among minority groups. Further research is needed to explore these relationships in different workforce settings.

Keywords

Association Between Social Determinants of Health

Health Factors

Job Performance

Healthcare Costs

Employed Population

US School District

SDoH Tiers

Race

Health Disparities

Minority Groups