Determinanats

Question 1

Define physical environment

Answer 1

The physical surroundings in which we live work and play.

Question 2

Define social environment

Answer 2

Aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health.

Question 3

Define behavioural determinants

Answer 3

Actions or patterns of an individual or group that affect health

Question 4

Define biological determinants

Answer 4

Factors that raise or lower the level of health in a population or individual.

Question 5

Give 3 examples of biological determinants during the prenatal stage

Answer 5

Genetics
Genetic conditions
Chromosomal abnormalities

Question 6

Give 3 examples of behavioural determinants during the prenatal stage

Answer 6

Maternal nutrition
Parental smoking during pregnancy
Alcohol use during pregnancy

Question 7

Give 2 examples of physical environment determinants during the prenatal stage

Answer 7

Tobacco smoke in the home

Access to health care

Question 8

Give 3 examples of social environment determinants during the prenatal stage

Answer 8

Parental education
Parental income
Parental health and disability

Question 9

Give 3 examples of biological determinants during childhood

Answer 9

Genetics
Birth weight
Body weight

Question 10

Give 3 examples of behavioural determinants during childhood

Answer 10

Eating habits
Level of physical activity
Oral hygiene

Question 11

Give 3 examples of physical environment determinants during childhood

Answer 11

Tobacco smoke in home
Housing environment
Fluoridation of water

Question 12

Give 3 examples of social environment determinants during childhood

Answer 12

Parental education
Parenting practices
Media