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Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
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Correct answer: C. Medication side effects
✓ C) Medication side effects is NOT a social determinant.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes: socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood/built environment, employment, social support, food security, and access to healthcare. Medication side effects are a clinical/pharmacological factor, not a social determinant. SDOH are addressed at the population/community level, not through individual clinical management.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes: socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood/built environment, employment, social support, food security, and access to healthcare. Medication side effects are a clinical/pharmacological factor, not a social determinant. SDOH are addressed at the population/community level, not through individual clinical management.