ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Innovative Practices for the Endoscopist of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond | October 2023-Social Determinants of Health and Impact on Access to Endoscopy

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Dr. Julius Wilder, an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University, gave a talk about social determinants of health and their impact on access to endoscopy. He emphasized the importance of understanding the difference between equality and equity when addressing health disparities. While equality treats everyone the same, equity takes into account individual needs and circumstances. Dr. Wilder also discussed the concept of the fundamental cause of disease, which recognizes the role of social determinants of health in shaping health outcomes. He highlighted the need to shift from linear thinking to a more comprehensive approach when studying social determinants of health, as they are complex and interact with multiple diseases and mechanisms over time. Dr. Wilder provided examples of how social determinants of health affect outcomes in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. He urged researchers and healthcare providers to rethink their approaches and consider qualitative research, social network analysis, and community engagement to develop more effective interventions and policies to address health disparities.

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Julius M. Wilder, MD, PhD

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Dr. Julius Wilder

social determinants of health

access to endoscopy

equality vs equity

fundamental cause of disease