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a thing that controls or influences what happens
—often + of
Level of education is often a determinant of income.
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Recent Examples of determinants
These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.
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Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition, the unstructured notes contain more information on social determinants of health.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Those are the true determinants of Ukraine’s mining future.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Our female employees are dropping out of the workforce in droves, rolling back decades of progress on gender diversity, and the impact is even more detrimental to health equity in our underserved communities with lower social determinants.
—Phyllis Ferrell, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These disparities, often rooted in the social determinants of health (SDoH)—the conditions in which people live, learn, work and play—impact access to care, health outcomes and overall well-being.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
These experiences foster a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, preparing students to advocate for patients both in and out of the clinic.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition, the unstructured notes contain more information on social determinants of health.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Those are the true determinants of Ukraine’s mining future.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Our female employees are dropping out of the workforce in droves, rolling back decades of progress on gender diversity, and the impact is even more detrimental to health equity in our underserved communities with lower social determinants.
—Phyllis Ferrell, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These disparities, often rooted in the social determinants of health (SDoH)—the conditions in which people live, learn, work and play—impact access to care, health outcomes and overall well-being.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
These experiences foster a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, preparing students to advocate for patients both in and out of the clinic.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinants
Noun
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For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the benefit amount varies based on factors such as income, type of disability and the number of people in the household.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investments focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors tend to favor companies that score highly on certain criteria, such as climate change, human rights or corporate transparency.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, cultural considerations, maintaining the pleasure of eating, financial and medical situations, and your access to food can impact food choices and your ability to obtain your nutrient needs.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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The parallel plotlines involving Ali’s possible descendants and problematic antecedents, including a father (Ercan Kesal) who seems to be particularly abusive towards his wife, collide in highly unusual ways during the movie’s volatile second half.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Art-wise, there are antecedents.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Determinants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinants. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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