Determinants Of Health

Question 1

Biological determinants definition

Answer 1

Concerned with the body’s cells, tissues, organs and systems and how they function

Question 2

Behavioural determinants definition

Answer 2

The actions or patterns of living of an individual or group that affect health

Question 3

Physical Environment definition

Answer 3

The physical surrounding in which we live, work and play.

Question 4

Social environment definition

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Biological determinants

Answer 5

Genetics
Hormones
Body weight

Question 6

Behavioural determinants

Answer 6

Sun protection, food intake, physical activity, illicit substance use, tobacco smoking, alcohol abuse, sexual practices, skills I g developing friendships and seeking advice from health pros

Question 7

Physical environment

Answer 7

Tobacco smoking in the home, housing environment, work environment, access to recreational facilities

Question 8

Social environment

Answer 8

Family cohesion, socioeconomic status, media, community, civic participation, access to education

Question 9

Development

Answer 9

PIES

Question 10

Health

Answer 10

PMS

Question 11

Internal development

Answer 11

Behavioural and biological

Question 12

External determinants

Answer 12

Physical and social environment

Question 13

Genetics

Answer 13

Determine sex which influences the body structures that makes and females have

Question 14

Hormonal changes

Answer 14

Hormones are the chemical messengers that contribute to many of the changes that occur during youth

Question 15

Body weight

Answer 15

Maintaining a healthy body weight is beneficial for health. Body weight that does not fall within the healthy range can have a number of effects on youth health.

Question 16

Determinants of health

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Sun protection

Answer 17

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia because of the harsh climate.

Question 18

Risk factors of sun protection

Answer 18

Sunburn and the amount of uv radiation that a person is exposed to during childhood.

Question 19

Skin cancer: youths

Answer 19

Youths are at risk of skin cancer because they’re less likely to engage in sun protection behaviours such as wearing sunscreen

Question 20

Macronutrients

Answer 20

Protein(20%)
Carbohydrates(55%)
Fats(25%) 
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated 
Trans and saturated 
Water

Question 21

Vitamins and mineral

Answer 21

Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin d, iron, sodium, vitamin a, vitamin b groups and folate

Question 22

Food selection models

Answer 22

Tools that help to select foods that will meet the nutritional needs

Question 23

Pie chart

Answer 23

Australian guidelines to healthy eating

Question 24

Pyramid

Answer 24

Healthy eating pyramid

Question 25

HEP is produced by: | Purpose:

Answer 25

Nutrition Australia | To educate people on the foods the should be eating to maintain a balanced diet

Question 26

AGTHE produced by: | Purpose:

Answer 26

The Australian government | Shows how much of each of the 5 food groups should be consumed

Question 27

Physical activity | Benefits to physical and mental health

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Physical: stay at a healthy weight and assist bone strength. Mental: relieve stress and anxiety and to feel good about yourself

Question 28

Sedentary

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Undertaking no or very little levels of physical activity

Question 29

Why do youths experiment with drugs?

Answer 29

Trying to find their identity

Question 30

Factors that put young people at risk more than others

Answer 30

Maturity, money, risk factors and being rebellious

Question 31

Short term affects to regular drug use

Answer 31

Hospitalisation, accidents and conflict.

Question 32

Long term affects to regular drug use

Answer 32

Not getting a job, mental illnesses and organ damage

Question 33

Tobacco smoking | Why is it less popular?

Answer 33

Less popular these days due to the increase in cost and the laws that prohibit smoking in public places

Question 34

Tobacco smoking | Effects in physical health

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Cardiovascular disease, cancer and emphysema. Fitness levels also decrease

Question 35

Alcohol abuse | Short term affects

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Violence, vomiting, nausea, unsafe sex and unconsciousness

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Alcohol abuse long term affects

Answer 36

Weight gain, cancer and mental illness

Question 37

Skills in developing and maintaining friendships | Why are meaningful relationships important?

Answer 37

Friends encourage, support, listen to one another. They make a person feel valued for who they are

Question 38

Resilience

Answer 38

An individual's ability to face and cope with stressful situations and recover from them

Question 39

Sexual practices | Importance

Answer 39

If young people aren't careful they can end up being pregnant or with and STI.

Question 40

STI

Answer 40

Can destroy the immune system, infections, fevers and infertility

Question 41

Pregnancy

Answer 41

Girl needs to dedicate her life to her child

Question 42

Seeking advice from health pros

Answer 42

Can advise young people about nutrition, immunisation, stress and anxiety management to optimise health

Question 43

Tobaccos smoking in the home

Answer 43

Non smokers are exposed to 4000 chemicals.

Question 44

Short term affects of environmental tobacco smoke

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Preventing lungs to function at their optimal, suffer from asthma, getting sick and breathing problems

Question 45

Long term affects of environ,entail tobacco smoking

Answer 45

Taking up smoking when they get older which can lead to cancer and other diseases

Question 46

Housing environment | Physical aspects of HE that can affect health and development

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Indoor pollutants, kitchen facilities, drinking water quality, number of bedrooms and safety of the housing

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Work environment | Impact of having a job

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Social: interact with customers and work mates Physical: certain jobs require moving around or lifting things Mental: can be stressful if they work too much

Question 48

Access to recreational facilities | Benefits to having access to ^^

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Physical: provides you to be physically active Social: meet new people and build friendships Mental: helps you stress less and feel more relaxed

Question 49

Family cohesion

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The closeness or bonds between family member

Question 50

Socio economic status components

Answer 50

Education, occupation and income

Question 51

Why is important to look at the SES of parents when estimating the effect on youth

Answer 51

Kids live under their parents houses which mean they provide for them financially

Question 52

Media | Ways media can affect health

Answer 52

Children are more focused on the Internet/to then participating in sport and doing their homework. Some are so obsessed that they don't eat. Too much time being sedentary

Question 53

Community civic participation

Answer 53

Being involved in community groups gives young people a social network and can give them a sense of achievement

Question 54

Access to education | Factors preventing

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Having access to multimedia resources, geographical barriers, social and cultural factors and SES reasons

Question 55

How could families poor ability to get along impact h&d

Answer 55

Makes an individual sad knowing they don't have a strong relationship, feel alone, may rebel again family or develop a mental illness

Question 56

How can having no parents in paid jobs effect hhd of youth

Answer 56

It'll be harder to get an education, participate in sport, by healthy food and get to social events