ffactors affecting growth and development - enviromentaf ffactors Flashcards
1
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HAP - H
A
housing conditions
2
Q
HAP - A
A
availibility of services
3
Q
HAP - P
A
pollution
4
Q
overcrowding
A
- too many people
- stress and anxiety
- lack of privacy
- nowhere to do homework
- poor relationships
5
Q
dirt, poor sanitation
A
- unhygenic
- spread of bacteria causes infections
6
Q
damp and mould
A
- resperitory issues
- allergies
7
Q
poor ventilation
A
- respiratory issues
- spread of viruses
- cross infection
- secondary cigarette smoke for children
8
Q
cold, draughts
A
- high heating costs
- hyperthermia
- slow recovery from illness
- resbritory issues
9
Q
poor lighting
A
- trip hazzards
- leads to poor eyesight
10
Q
poor cooking facilities
A
- unsafe appliences
- gas leak
- limited nutrition
11
Q
poor food storage
A
damp cupboards, old freezers, faulty fridge leads to food being dangerous
12
Q
noise pollution
A
traffic, sirens, noisy neighbours can lead to lack of sleep, anxiety and stress
13
Q
lack of amenities/unsafe area
A
- neighbourhood does not have a good school
- no safe play areas
- no good quality shops
- no GP nearby
limits development
14
Q
benefits of a clean house on health and wellbeing
A
reduces:
- allergies
- spread of infections
- risk of injury
- stress
- pest infestations
15
Q
what are health services for
A
- help individuals be free from illness
- prevent health problems
- encourage a healthy lifestyle
