# Social Determinants of Health in Older Adults

PMC · DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf122.1653 · Innovation in Aging · 2025-12-31

## TL;DR

This paper explores how early-life social factors influence health outcomes in older adults.

## Contribution

It highlights the role of environment, nutrition, and support systems in shaping health in later life.

## Key findings

- Social determinants often begin affecting health early in life.
- Environmental factors influence health outcomes in older adults.
- Support systems play a critical role in maintaining health in later years.

## Abstract

Social determinants of health impact a variety of health outcomes in older adults. and often start early in life. This session provides insight into the impact of the environment, nutrition and support systems can affect health in older adults.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12763700