Environmental factors that affect development

Question 1

what health problems can exposure to pollution cause?

Answer 1

> asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and cancer.

>shortened life span

Question 2

what are respiratory disorders caused by?

Answer 2

> tobacco smoke
combustion products
air pollution

Question 3

examples of respiratory disorders?

Answer 3

> asthma
lung cancer
pneumonia
cystic fibrosis

Question 4

what causes pollutants outside?

Answer 4

The environment can contain chemicals from vehicle exhaust systems and industrial emissions.

Question 5

What causes pollutants in the house?

Answer 5

Mould and some cleaning products.

Question 6

What factors cause cardiovascular problems?

Answer 6

>tobacco
>air pollution
>obesity
>lack of exercise
This disease affects the heart or blocks blood vessels

Question 7

What are allergies caused by?

Answer 7

Dust or pollen which can cause the immune system to overreact.

Question 8

what are examples of allergic reaction allergies?

Answer 8

> hay fever

>asthma

Question 9

What does poor housing increase the risk of?

Answer 9

respiratory disease due to poor ventilation and lack of heating and cardiovascular disease as poor housing conditions can cause stress and and increase blood pressure.