Understanding poverty through social determinants of health and its relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals

This study examines poverty as a multidimensional phenomenon through the lens of social determinants of health (SDOH) and its relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using data collected from 5,071 individuals in Burdur, Türkiye, the study explores the relationships between sociodemographic, health, employment, and housing-related factors and poverty risk. Logistic regression results reveal that being female, unemployed, uninsured, or a tenant, and living in environmentally disadvantaged housing significantly increase poverty risk. Conversely, continuing education acts as a protective factor. Findings highlight that poverty in Türkiye extends beyond income deprivation and is shaped by structural inequalities affecting health and social well-being. The study underscores the necessity of integrating social, gender, and environmental policies into anti-poverty strategies to achieve SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).