Factors For Adults And Children That Can Impact On Health Flashcards
How does physical environment impact health?
Safe water supply- no disease and pollution
Pollution- breathing in toxins, risk of disease
Changes to Eco system- natural disasters = infections and unhygienic conditions
Changes to ozone layer- higher uv/b rays resulting in higher skin cancer rates
How does social environment impact health?
Social support - family and friends
Political system- laws and rules
Poverty- housing, education and hygiene
Unemployment- no income, no water or heating
How does biology impact health?
Age- increase of susceptibility of diseases, present actions affect future health
Gender- different types of diseases, puberty, periods
Genes- hereditary diseases and illness’,height and appearance
How does behaviour impact health?
Abuse- how you treat, trust and respect others and yourself
Role models-who you surround your self with impacts your actions and behaviour
