Which of the following is NOT one of the six SDOH categories?

• A. Education
• B. Neighborhood and Built Environment
• C. Health and Health Care
• D. Genetic predisposition

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is understanding what the social determinants of health are. These are the nonmedical conditions in which people live and work that influence health outcomes. They are grouped into broad domains like Education, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Health and Health Care, Economic Stability, Social and Community Context, and Food Security. Each of these reflects social, economic, and environmental factors that shape access to resources, opportunities, and supports that affect health.

Genetic predisposition, on the other hand, is a biological factor rooted in a person’s genes. It influences the likelihood of developing certain conditions, but it is not a social or environmental condition shaped by society or policy. So it sits outside the categories that define the social determinants of health. That’s why genetic predisposition is the correct choice for what is NOT one of the six SDOH categories. The other options—Education, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Health and Health Care—are all standard SDOH domains.