Chapter 4 part 1

Question 1

Biological factors?

Answer 1

Factors relating to the body and the functioning of the body systems (e.g: body weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose regulation, genetics, birth weight)

Question 2

Sociocultural factors?

Answer 2

Aspects of society and the social situation in which people live that impact on health (e,g: socioeconomic status, employment, social exclusion, stress, food security, early life experiences, access to health care

Question 3

Environmental factors?

Answer 3

An individuals physical surroundings that impact on health (e.g: housing, work environment, urban design and infrastructure, air quality, climate and climate change.