Superdeterminant of Health (Digital Determinants Podcast Ep 6)
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Episode 6 of Digital Determinants is here!Dive into an insightful conversation that connects the past to the present as we explore how digital literacy has become a superdeterminant of health—and why it’s critical for achieving health equity today.This week, we’re unpacking the enduring legacy of the Great Migration, during which over six million Black Americans moved to cities like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Los Angeles. But while they sought opportunity, systemic racism and segregation created barriers to healthcare, housing, and wealth that still impact health outcomes for their descendants today.What to expect in this episode:1. An exploration of digital inclusion, access, and connectivity as vital superdeterminants of health.2. A closer look at the historical inequities in healthcare access for Black communities in major cities.3. How the Great Migration’s structural challenges laid the groundwork for current disparities in health and technology access.4. The role of today's digital opportunities in closing health equity gaps.This episode dives deep into the intersection of history, health, and digital innovation—and asks the big question: Can digital inclusion truly transform health outcomes in marginalized communities?













