B3: Enviromental factors (that affect development)

Question 1

Examples of environmental factors? (4)

Answer 1

• Pollution
• Housing
• Access to health care
• Geographical location

Question 2

What does pollution cause?
(3)

Answer 2

respiratory disorders - tobacco smokes/combustion products

cardiovascular diseases - exposure to other chemicals can raise blood pressure

allergies - Hay fever, asthma attack

Question 3

What can poor housing cause? (4 detailed examples)

Answer 3

Respiratory disorders - overcrowding/lack of heating/poor ventilation

cardiovascular diseases - stress can raise blood pressure which can increase risk of blood clots and strokes

hypothermia - cold homes/homelessness due to unable to afford heating

Anxiety + depression - stress of paying bills, meeting family needs

Question 4

What can a lack of access to health care cause? (3)

Answer 4

• anxiety
• depression
• fear of dying or becoming seriously ill

Question 5

What are the barriers to accessing services provided by healthcare? (5)

Answer 5

money
location
travel
information
time

Question 6

What can your geographical location cause? (4)

Answer 6

• Anxiety
• depression
• risk of diseases
• low income areas have difficulty recruiting GP’s

Question 7

How does availability of transport affect well being? (2)

Answer 7

Stress - paying for travel

Health deterioration - cant access healthcare services