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Which of the following is NOT included in the social determinants of health?
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Correct answer: A. Medication side effects
- A. MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS are NOT a social determinant of health — they are a CLINICAL/PHARMACOLOGICAL factor. The social determinants of health (per WHO and CDC) include: economic stability, education access, social/community context, health care access, neighborhood/built environment. Medication effects are individual clinical factors, not social determinants.
- B. Geographic location/residence IS a social determinant of health — it affects access to dental care, water fluoridation, and environmental factors.
- C. Education level IS a core social determinant of health — it directly affects health literacy and decision-making.
- D. Socioeconomic status IS a core social determinant of health — it affects access to care, nutrition, housing, and health literacy.