Which of the following is a social determinant of health?

• A. Education level.
• B. Hair color.
• C. Eye color.
• D. Education level.

Answer: (C)

Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, plus the systems that shape daily life. Education level matters because it influences health literacy, job opportunities, income, housing, and ability to navigate healthcare, all of which affect access to care and health outcomes. Hair color and eye color are biological traits and do not determine the social and economic conditions that drive health disparities.