Factors That Affect Health And Wellbeing

Question 1

Physical- illness ?

Answer 1

-acute = short term, happens quickly, cured

Question 2

Physical- genetic inheritance?

Answer 2

Dominant - one chromosome with affected gene is needed to inherit condition (Huntington’s disease)
Recessive - both chromosomes must contain affected gene (Down’s syndrome)

Question 3

Physical - diet ?

Answer 3

Eating too much, heart disease, high blood pressure

Not enough food , anaemia

Question 4

Physical, exercise and substance misuse ?

Answer 4

-not enough means weak bones, depression, strokes
Substance misuse:
-smoking, drugs, alcohol

Question 5

Physical, personal hygiene ?

Answer 5

Young and elderly are vulnerable

Question 6

Social factors ?

Answer 6

-relationships, social interactions, stress, willingness to seek help

Question 7

Environmental factors ?

Answer 7

Pollution, noise, housing

Question 8

Economic factors ?

Answer 8

Income, financial resources