Health is shaped not only by medical care but also by a wide range of social, economic, and environmental conditions that affect the lives of individuals and communities. These conditions are known as the social determinants of health. They include the circumstances in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, along with the systems that influence daily life such as education, employment, housing, transportation, and access to healthcare services. In operations management in health care, understanding these determinants is essential because they directly affect the demand for healthcare services, patient outcomes, resource utilization, and the planning and delivery of healthcare programs. Income is one of the most significant social determinants of health. Individuals with higher income generally have better access to nutritious food, safe housing, quality healthcare, education, and recreational facilities. They can afford preventive health services, regular medical check-ups, and necessary medications. On the other hand, people with low income often face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing timely healthcare. Poverty may result in malnutrition, poor sanitation, overcrowded living conditions, and delayed treatment, increasing the risk