SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (EXAM 1) | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027

SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (EXAM 1) | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027


Social Determinants of Health - ANS ✔✔conditions in the environment where people are born,
live, learn, work, play, worship, and grow older. These components affect health, functioning
and quality of life.



5 major components - ANS ✔✔-Economic stability

-Neighborhood and built environment

-Education access and quality

-Social and community context

-Healthcare access and quality



Economic Stability - ANS ✔✔ability to maintain stable employment, avoid food insecurity,
maintain adequate housing, avoid experiencing poverty



Lacking economic stability: - ANS ✔✔•Lack public resources and support programs

•Lack access to healthy food options

•Have lower healthcare literacy

•Have inadequate or overcrowded housing

•Experience homelessness



Neighborhood and Built Environment - ANS ✔✔person's physical environment having a direct
impact on their health and well-being in addition to access to healthcare



factors of neighborhood and built environment - ANS ✔✔•Access to food that supports healthy
eating patterns

•Quality and affordability of housing