chapters 3 and 4

Question 1

Biological factors

Answer 1

factors relating
to the body that impact health and
wellbeing, such as genetics, body
weight, blood pressure, cholesterol
levels and birth weigh

Question 2

sociocultural factors

Answer 2

the social
and cultural conditions into which
people are born, grow, live, work
and age. These conditions include
socioeconomic status, social
networks, family and cultural
background, food security, early
life experiences, and access to
affordable, culturally appropriate
health care.

Question 3

environmental factors

Answer 3

the
physical surroundings in which we
live, work and play. Environmental
factors include workplaces,
housing, roads and geographical
access to resources such as
health care.