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Social Determinants of Health — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A health worker in a remote Aboriginal community is asked about the social determinants of health. Which factor has the greatest overall impact on child health outcomes?

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Correct answer: E — Socioeconomic disadvantage and housing quality

Social determinants of health (housing, overcrowding, poverty, education, employment, racism, access to clean water) are the strongest drivers of health disparities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Addressing these upstream factors through whole-of-government approaches is more impactful than healthcare delivery alone.

Reference: Australian Government – 2024 – Closing the Gap Annual Report