Environmental/living conditions Flashcards
1
Q
what are the impacts of pollutants?
A
lung problems
heart damage
reduction of brain function
2
Q
what are the effects of having good housing conditions?
A
less polluted areas feeling safe quietness spacious warm dry safe outdoor space
3
Q
what are the effects of having poor housing conditions?
A
overcrowding which can lead to anxiety/depression
sleeplessness
difficulty concentrating and studying
pests - rats carry disease, bugs carry disease
damp/mould - asthma
poor heating - poor health, heart disease, hypothermia
4
Q
what are the benefits/negatives of living in a city
A
better transport links more facilities closer to facilities easy access to social events BUT pollution problems
5
Q
what are the benefits/negatives of living in a rural area
A
sense of community
access to outdoors and less polluted
BUT
difficulties accessing services/facilities and commuting which an cause social isolation
