booklet 3

Question 1

biological factors

Answer 1

Factors relating to the body that have an impact on health and wellbeing.
Relate to the structure of the cells,
tissues and systems of the body and
how adequately they function.

Question 2

Name at least 3 bio factors

Answer 2

• body weight
• age
• blood pressure
• blood cholesterol
• glucose regulation
• birth weight
• genetics including sex, hormones,
  body shape, genetic predisposition

Question 3

Sociocultural factors

Answer 3

Relate to the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age. Many of these factors are beyond the control of individuals.

Question 4

Sociocultural factors examples

Answer 4

employment status

• social networks and social exclusion
• social isolation and loneliness
• cultural background
• food security
• early life experiences
• access to health care (attitudes)
• commercial factors

Question 5

Environmental factors

Answer 5

The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play. The way people interact with the physical environment can increase or decrease the risk of negative health outcomes.

Question 6

Environmental factors example

Answer 6

• Housing
  -Work Environment
• Urban design and infrastructure
• climate and climate change