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“vast majority of physicians agree that unmet social needs are a direct cause of poor health.” quote by Dwight McNeill
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““vast majority of physicians agree that unmet social needs are a direct cause of poor health.””

Dwight McNeill

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Health Conference, 2018

Unmet social needs directly worsen health outcomes, according to most doctors.

In simple terms: Social needs affect health.

Key Takeaway

Address social determinants.

Themes

health social determinants policy

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • clinic practice
  • community health programs
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

Public health social epidemiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can clinicians address social needs?
  • What policies could reduce these determinants?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual responsibility for health choices.

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