HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 012 MC

Research shows that Australian adults with a university education are less likely to smoke than those who completed only secondary education.

This relationship best demonstrates which determinant of health?

Broad features of society
Environmental factors
Socioeconomic characteristics
Biomedical factors

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\(A\)

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C is correct. Education level is a key socioeconomic characteristic that influences health outcomes and behaviours. The relationship between university education and lower smoking rates demonstrates this.

Other options:

A is incorrect since broad features of society would relate to wider cultural norms or policies.
B is incorrect as environmental factors relate to the physical or social environment.
D is incorrect because biomedical factors look at physiological or genetic factors.