Sarah K Wise, Yasmin Hamzavi-Abedi, Paavali A Hannikainen, Mahesh Padukudru Anand, Tracy Pitt, Marine Savoure, Elina Toskala
Social determinants of health (SDH) have substantial impact on patient care and outcomes globally, both in low-to-middle income countries and high income countries. In the clinic, lack of availability of diagnostic tools, inequities in access to care, and challenges obtaining and adhering to prescribed treatment plans may further compound these issues. This article addresses a case of rhinitis in the context of SDH and inequities in care that may affect various communities and populations around the world. SDH may include various aspects of one's financial means, education, access to medical care, environment and living situation, and community factors - each of which could play a role in the rhinitis disease manifestations, diagnosis, and management...
April 1, 2024: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice