Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

• A. Education level.
• B. Income.
• C. Genetic predisposition.
• D. Neighborhood environment.

Answer: (C)

Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, such as education, income, and neighborhood environment. These factors shape health outcomes by influencing access to resources, exposure to risks, and overall life opportunities. Genetic predisposition is a biological factor: it refers to inherited biology that can affect disease risk independent of social circumstances. While social factors can interact with biology and influence how risks manifest, the predisposition itself isn’t a social determinant. That distinction is why genetic predisposition is the correct choice for what is not a social determinant.