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Which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health (SDOH)?
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Correct answer: C. Medical/physical disability status
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the non-medical conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age that affect health outcomes. Key SDOH domains include: economic stability (income, employment), education (literacy, enrollment), social and community context (social cohesion, discrimination), health and health care access (insurance, provider access), and neighborhood and built environment (housing quality, food access, safety). Medical or physical disability is a health outcome that can be influenced by SDOH, but is not itself a social determinant. Disability status may, however, affect access to SDOH resources.