A1 Factors affecting health and wellbeing Flashcards
What are the two ways of developing an inherited condition?
Dominent- 1 parent
recessive- both parents
what is sickle cell disease?
a disease where the red blood cells are unusually shaped
what is the effect of having sickle cell disease (biologically)?
the haemoglobin in the red blood cells cannot carry a sufficient amount of oxygen
what are 3 effects of sickle cell disease?
stroke
increase risk of serious infection
anaemia
what is cystic fibrosis
bacteria that damages the lung, digestive tract, and bowels
how is cystic fibrosis caused?
an imbalance between salt and water
name 5 effects of cystic fibrosis
chest infections
mild malnourishment
phlegmy chest coughs
diarrhoea
shortness of breath
how does being close to another person with cystic fibrosis affect and individual?
it can put the at greater risk of developing a serious infection
How do physical illness occur?
lifestyle choices affect a persons immune system which means they are more likely to get ill
explain cardiovascular disease
the inside the arteries are not smooth. this gets blocked by fatty plaque due to poor diet and lack of exercise.
what is the impact on PIES from CD
physically-tired/weak
intellectually-poor concentration
emotionally-sad/denial
socially- cant join in
what is the obese score?
30-39.9
2 short term effects of obesity
breathlessness
joint pain
2 long term effects of obesity
type 2 diabetes
cardiovascular disease
explain type 2 diabetes
when the body is resistant to insulin due to a poor diet and lack of exercise it is reversible
how does management of diabetes affect an individual?
constant monitoring can be frustrating
blood sugar levels can be stressful
what are the 5 stages of mental health?
in crisis- struggling- surviving- thriving- excelling
what is mental illness?
it is a wide range of conditions it becomes an illness when it affects normal life
what is the first step of panic attack
see/hear/think about something worrying
what is the second step of a panic attack
the body starts producing hormones. these increase heart rate/sweating/breath faster
what is the final step of a panic attack
body stops producing adrenaline body calms down
what is anxiety?
felling worry/stress. it ranges in severity
what are the symptoms of anxiety?
headaches
mental health issues
weight gain
high blood pressure
what are causes of a learning disabilities
brain injury
birth
accident
born with a condition
dementia
what is the affect of a learning disability on PIES
physically- under/over weight
intellectually- younger brain age
emotionally- worried/vulnerable
socially-left out
what does good nutrition look like?
balanced diet
healthy weight
eat well guide
what is the affect of poor nutrition?
tiredness
poor growth
how many hours of exercise should you do a week?
2.5 hours of moderate exercise
1.25 hours of vigorous exercise
how does exercise benefit the body?
it boosts energy levels
it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
what is the recommended amount of alcohol a week?
14 units
what is the effect of too much alcohol?
cancer
depression
why do people smoke?
highly addictive
peer pressure
“looks cool”
what is the effect of smoking?
lung cancer
stroke
an example of a stimulant drug
nicotine
an example of a depressant drug
alcohol
what are the effects of substance misuse
can cause kidney disease
can cause cardiovascular disease
how can a supportive relationship affect someone?
it gives the a sense of safety and security
how can an unsupportive relationship affect someone?
it can lower self esteem/worth
decrease confidence
can feel isolating
give an example of a formal relationship
work colleagues
give an example of an informal relationship
friends
what are 4 types of bullying
verbal physical emotional cyber
what are the 2 economic factors
employment situtation
financial resources
what does enough money mean for an individual?
good housing conditions
better diet
feeling of security
social opportunities
what is community participation and how does it affect someone?
it is a group in a community that take part in activity e.g litter picking or bake sale. it can create a sense of belonging for the individual
what are 2 negative affects of religion?
can cause discrimination
can face barriers
what is a positive affect of religion?
creates a sense of belonging
what are 2 negative affects of sexual orientation?
can cause discrimination
may feel isolate
what are 2 example of gender roles
gender pay gap
men less likely to seek support
what are 2 negative effects of gender identity?
can cause discrimination
may face barriers
what does housing needs mean?
damp- breathing problems
overcrowding- anxiety
poor heating-colds
what does location mean?
rural- countryside
urban- city
what does home environment mean?
parental abuse
neglect
what are 3 types of pollution and what can they cause?
light sound air
can cause heart disease/allergies/reduction in brain function
