Developing a Data Dashboard to Address Health Equity Concerns: Insights from Puerto Rico
June 10, 2024 | Ankur Jain
Social determinants of health (SDOH) data offer insights into factors that influence health outcomes beyond medical care, such as social and economic conditions. It plays a crucial role in public health decision-making, helping with understanding overall population health, identifying disparities, strategically allocating resources, and more.
The Puerto Rico Department of Health's Health Equity Program developed an SDOH data dashboard to identify and address health equity concerns in the community. The team shares detailed insights on their comprehensive strategy and recommendations for public health agencies considering a similar initiative.