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Which of the following is NOT included in the social determinants of health (SDOH)?
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Correct answer: C. Medication side effects
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization and CDC, SDOH include: economic stability (e.g., income, employment), education, social and community context, health care access, and neighborhood/built environment (e.g., place of residence). Age is considered a biological or demographic factor sometimes included in SDOH frameworks. Medication side effects are a clinical/pharmacological issue, not a social determinant. They represent a medical factor, not a social condition shaping health opportunities.