The role of social determinants of health in predicting pediatric anemia in primary care clinics

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how social determinants of health impact anemia risk in children.
• Assessment of hemoglobin levels in pediatric patients
• Evaluation of social determinants of health risk factors
• Analysis conducted in primary care clinics
• Lower hemoglobin levels are associated with identified social determinants of health
• Cumulative social needs lead to increased risk of anemia
• Implementing SDOH screening can enhance early identification of at-risk children