Environmental Factors That Affect Developement

Question 1

Exposure to pollution

Answer 1

Breathing in or coming into contact with dirty air, water or chemicals that can harm health
- Sources: car fumes, factories, cigarette smoke, dirty water, chemicals, mould, chemical products
- Effects: asthma, heart disease, cancer risk

Question 2

Poor housing conditions

Answer 2

When someone’s home is not safe, healthy or comfortable to live in.
- Problems: damp or mould, cold temperatures, overcrowding
- Effects: physical illnesses, mental health problems and poor sleep

Question 3

Respiratory problems

Answer 3

Problems with the lungs or airways that make breathing difficult and cam affect how well the body gets oxygen
- Examples: asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis
- Causes: smoking, pollution, allergens, infections, genetic
- Symptoms: coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, feeling tired or chest infections

Question 4

Hypothermia

Answer 4

When a person does not have a stable safe place to live. This can include living on the streets, in shelters or housing.
- Causes: financial, family problems, addiction problems , lack of affordable housing
- Effects: risk of illness, injuries, anxiety, depression, social isolation

Question 5

Availability to transport

Answer 5

• Living in remote or rural areas may have limited or no transport services
• Unreliable public transport services and stressful journey can result in missed or cancelled appointments.
• Using hospital car parks can be expensive for people attending regular hospital appointments or visiting relatives in hospital as you need to pay for a ticket.

Question 6

Opening hours of services

Answer 6

• GP and hospital appointments during work hours may be inconvenient

Question 7

People who do not access services

Answer 7

• Homeless and vulnerable immigrants who may be at risk of infectious diseases may find it difficult to access services