Social determinants of health that influence the process of healthy living in a vulnerable community

Objective: knowing the social determinants of health that influence the healthy living process in a vulnerable community. Method: grounded theory, where data were collected through the individual interview technique with a theoretical sample of 38 interviews, among users, health professionals, and community leaders, and analyzed in a systematic and comparative manner. Results: vulnerabilities caused by social health macrodeterminants are apparent, and the position of families and communities within the hierarchies of power, labor, employment, access to health services, and income levels will determine the various healthy living opportunities for the individuals. Conclusion: the social determinants of health that influence the healthy living process are related to socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental vulnerabilities and poor basic human needs.