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4️⃣ How SDH affect lupus outcomes

SDH influence not only how lupus begins, but also how it evolves over time.

Low income, low education, limited access to care, & lower socioeconomic backgrounds are linked to ⬆️ disease activity, more flares & greater organ damage

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3️⃣ SDH & prognosis

Low income & unemployment are linked to more severe manifestations & ⬆️ damage.

Also limit access to 💊, appointments & follow-up, leading to ⬆️ disease activity, flares & ⬆️damage.

Financial stress, unemployment, & social isolation can affect mental health

2️⃣ How SDH affect lupus management

Low income, limited health literacy, language barriers or caregiving responsibilities (affects mainly women) can reduce access to medication, appointments, and follow-up, leading to irregular treatment & worse disease control.

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1️⃣ SDH 🆚 presentation & diagnosis (example)

Patients from ⬇️income or minority backgrounds often face delays in diagnosis due to limited access to specialists, low health literacy or stigma.

As a result, lupus may be more severe, with organ damage, at diagnosis

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