We discuss the meaning and history of "the social determinants of health"—all of the social and political factors that impact individual and population health beyond what healthcare traditionally focuses on—and what becomes possible when we recognize that health is political. This episode was originally a patron exclusive. If you enjoy this episode consider supporting the show at patreon.com/deathpanelpod TRANSCRIPT: https://www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/social-determinants-of-health Pre-order HEALTH COMMUNISM here: bit.ly/3Af2YaJ As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch join our Discord here: discord.com/invite/3KjKbB2 *Note: this episode was released prior to the official announcement that Abby Cartus and Jules Gill-Peterson were joining the Death Panel, as a result in this episode Abby is introduced as a "guest"