chapter 10 Flashcards

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AA The implications for health and wellbeing of climate change

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  • extreme weather events
  • Rising sea levels
  • changing weather patterns
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extreme weather events

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burning of fossil fuels to provide energy has resulted in a 20 per cent increase in the production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, largely due to transport and industry.
-heat waves causing death in vulnerable groups

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rising sea levels

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  • lose homes due to flooding
  • salt water seeps into drinking water resources increasing risk of infectious diseases
  • salt water killing crops
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changing weather patterns

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  • heavier rainfall can cause more water borne diseases

_ higher temps increases pollen triggering asthma

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AA The implications for health and wellbeing of conflict and mass migration

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  • injuries and loss of life
  • destruction of infrastructure eg schools and hospitals
  • economic strain
  • exposure to weapons
  • mass migration
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injuries and loss of life

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people are killed/ injured as result of war

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destruction of infrastructure

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hospitals and schools may be destroyed leaving people to lack education and access to healthcare

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economic strain

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people are unable to go to work which contributes to poverty

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exposure to weapons

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once conflict ends, the prince of landmines can make farming unstable, impacting on the availability of food and water PHWB

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mass migration

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people are forced to flee which leads to
- people being forced to live in cramped conditions increasing risk and stress also increasing rick of infectious diseases

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AA impact of world trade

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  • increased economic growth and employment
  • environmental degradation
  • exportation of those in low and middle income countries
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increased economic growth and employment

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world trade can increase opportunities for employment, especially for women, reducing the level of poverty experienced which impacts HWB

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environmental degradation

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attempt to escape poverty, good gained from the environment is collected in an unstable manner. EG over fishing

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exportation of those in low and middle income countries

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remain competitive on the global market, large companies pay low and in dangerous working conditions. increasing work related injuries , stress and anxiety , PHWB

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AA impact of tourism

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  • increased growth and employment
  • the promotion of peace, security and environmental protection
  • strain on envirnoments, infrastructure and services
  • increased spread of infectious diseases
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increased growth and employment

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tourism industry is responsible for lots of jobs, increases employment opportunities HHW

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the promotion of peace, security and environmental protection

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can promote undertsnading between cultures and peace and security

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strain on envirnoments, infrastructure and services

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infustructure may not be able to sustain increasing number of tourists which can contribute to environmental degradation and environmental sustainability

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increased spread of infectious diseases

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people travelling globally can increase the spread of infectious diseases EG. covid

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AA digital technologies that enable increased knowledge and sharing

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  • increased and more effective communication
  • greater access to health care
  • privacy and safety concerns
  • improved disaster preparedness
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increased and more effective communication

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allows people to stay socially connected

22
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greater access to health care

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allows researches to share innovations in health care which can reduce impact of ill health globally

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privacy and safety concerns

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greater access to warnings related to natural and man made disasters. reduce injury and death

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improved disaster preparedness

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children can be susetable to online safety concerns such as bullying grooming. impact mental and emotional wellbeing