[Determination or determinants? A debate based on the Theory on the Social Production of Health]. / Determinação ou Determinantes? Uma discussão com base na Teoria da Produção Social da Saúde.

This article aims to discuss the concepts of Social Determination of Health and Social Determinants of Health, by establishing a comparison between each of their guiding perspectives and investigating their implications on the development of health policies and health actions. We propose a historical and conceptual reflection, highlighting the Theory on the Social Production of Health, followed by a debate on the concepts, with a comparative approach among them.