Environment matters: Understanding the social and built environment's role in pediatric surgical outcomes
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This systematic review examines how neighborhood and built environment factors influence pediatric surgical outcomes through the lens of social determinants of health. The analysis emphasizes validated metrics like the Area Deprivation Index and Child Opportunity Index to demonstrate how socioeconomic and environmental conditions significantly impact perioperative care and outcomes in pediatric surgical populations.
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- Neighborhood deprivation indices (ADI, COI) are validated tools for assessing socioeconomic impact on pediatric surgical outcomes.
- Built environment factors significantly influence perioperative care quality and postoperative recovery in children.
- Social determinants of health must be integrated into preoperative risk assessment for pediatric surgery patients.
- Addressing environmental disparities can reduce outcome inequities in pediatric surgical populations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Environment matters: Understanding the social and built environment's role in pediatric surgical outcomes. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-18. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11134
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