Learning Objectives:

• Identify key Social Determinants of Health that directly influence the prevalence and management of chronic diseases, emphasizing the roles of housing, nutrition, and access to healthcare.

• Develop and propose targeted interventions that leverage SDOH insights to improve chronic disease outcomes in diverse populations, focusing on evidence-based practices and community partnerships.

• Evaluate the impact of integrating SDOH-focused strategies into healthcare systems on the management and prevention of chronic diseases, with an aim to formulate scalable and sustainable health policies.

Presenter: Becky Adams, DrPH, RD, LD, CDCES | Partnership and Policy Director Arkansas Department of Health