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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 091 MC

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between education, employment and income as socioeconomic determinants of health?

  1. They are independent factors that separately influence different dimensions of health.
  2. Income is the primary determinant that directly influences education and employment outcomes.
  3. They operate in a cyclical manner where each can influence and reinforce the others.
  4. They primarily affect physical health but have minimal impact on other health dimensions.
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct because education affects employment opportunities, which affects income, which in turn affects access to education for the next generation, creating an interconnected cycle.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect because these determinants are not independent; they are closely interrelated.
  • B is incorrect because income is not the primary determinant; all three work together, with education often being the initial factor.
  • D is incorrect because socioeconomic determinants affect all dimensions of health including mental and emotional health.