Factors affecting development- Biological factors Flashcards
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What are biological factors?
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affect the development of a living organisms
2
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Does the mother’s lifestyle affect the developing baby and examples?
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Yes such as poor diet, drug use, alcohol use, smoking use
3
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What are the effect of lifestyle on the developing child?
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Low birth weight, premature birth, long-term health problems, learning disabilities, developmental delay, congenital defects.
4
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What are the factors contributing to congenital anomlies?
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genetic, nutritional, environmental, infections