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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 092 MC

A young person living in a low socioeconomic area has completed Year 10 but is considering leaving school to work full-time. According to socioeconomic determinants of health, what is the most likely long-term health outcome of this decision?

  1. Improved mental health due to financial independence.
  2. Equivalent health outcomes to those who complete Year 12 education.
  3. Temporary physical health challenges that resolve once stable employment is found.
  4. Reduced access to employment opportunities that provide health benefits.
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct because lower educational attainment generally leads to reduced access to employment opportunities that provide health benefits.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect because while employment may provide some financial independence, leaving school early often limits long-term earning potential, which can increase financial stress.
  • B is incorrect because research shows that those who complete higher levels of education generally have better health outcomes than those who leave school early.
  • C is incorrect because the health challenges associated with lower educational attainment are often persistent rather than temporary.