D397 HLTH 2330
Health Equity & Social Determinants
of Health
FA READINESS EXAM
Q & S
©2025/2026
1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key
determinant of health equity?
 a) Genetic predisposition
 b) Access to healthcare
 c) Number of hospitals in a community
 d) Climate change
 Correct Answer: b) Access to healthcare
 Rationale: Access to healthcare is a fundamental
determinant of health equity, as it directly affects an
individual's ability to seek and receive appropriate medical
services.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ____________ refers to the fair
distribution of health determinants, outcomes, and
resources within and between segments of the population,
irrespective of social, economic, or demographic status.
 Correct Answer: Health equity
 Rationale: Health equity is concerned with creating equal
opportunities for health and eliminating disparities that
result from social determinants.
3. True/False: Social determinants of health are the primary
factors in shaping an individual's health status.
 Correct Answer: True
 Rationale: Social determinants such as socioeconomic
status, education, physical environment, employment, and
social support networks, have more impact on individual
health than medical care.