What is the difference between structural and intermediate determinants of health?

What is the difference between structural and intermediate determinants of health?

• A. Structural determinants are societal-level factors (policy, class, racism) shaping resource distribution; intermediate determinants are proximate factors (behavior, exposure) mediating those resources
• B. Structural determinants are individual choices; intermediate determinants are genetics
• C. Structural determinants are healthcare system; intermediate determinants are personal lifestyle
• D. Structural determinants are only policies; intermediate determinants are only environment

Answer: (B)