The social model's focus includes which of the following?

• A. Education, prevention and health promotion strategies to prevent lifestyle diseases in communities
• B. Solely hospital-based care
• C. Exclusive reliance on medications
• D. Ignoring social determinants

Answer: (A)

The social model of health focuses on how social, economic, and environmental factors shape health outcomes and emphasizes actions to prevent illness, promote health, and strengthen communities. It looks beyond individual biology to address the conditions that influence risk, such as education, housing, income, and access to services.

The statement about education, prevention and health promotion strategies to prevent lifestyle diseases in communities fits this approach because it targets population-wide factors and aims to reduce risk through empowerment, early intervention, and supportive environments. It reflects partnering with communities, implementing policies, and creating conditions that enable healthier choices at the group level.

Other options sit more with a biomedical approach: hospital-based care centers on treating illness after it occurs, relying on medications as primary tools, or ignoring social determinants. These are contrary to the social model’s emphasis on prevention and addressing the broader context that shapes health.