Social determinants of health and all-cause or cardiovascular mortality on osteoarthritis adults in the USA: a national cohort study

Among US adults with OA, adverse SDoH are associated with increased risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. Developing and implementing innovative public health approaches aimed at SDoH is crucial for mitigating premature mortality and addressing health inequities in this population. Integrating SDoH assessment into OA clinical management pathways and public health programs may improve prognostic outcomes; however, future research should validate these findings through large-scale prospective cohort studies and intervention trials.