Global trends and health and wellbeing

Question 1

Globalisation

Answer 1

A reduction in barriers to trade, communication and transport between countries.

Question 2

Global trends

Answer 2

• Rising sea levels
• Conflict
• Tourism
• Digital technologies

Question 3

Rising sea levels impact on h+w

Answer 3

Sea levels rise > people displaced from their homes > disconnected from their community > decreases sense of belonging > impact on spiritual h+w.

Question 4

Conflict impact on h+w

Answer 4

Conflict > physical injuries and deaths > people concerned for themselves and others > stress and anxiety > mental h+w.

Question 5

Tourism impact on h+w

Answer 5

Tourism > increased international travel > disease-producing organisms transported between countries > increased communicable disease (COVID-19) > physical h+w.

Tourism > promotes economic growth > job creation > employment opportunities > income > access to healthcare > ensures freedom from illness > physical h+w.

Question 6

Digital technologies impact on h+w

Answer 6

Privacy and safety of children at risk > increased bullying and harassment > unable to stay resilient > emotional h+w.

Mobile phones used for disaster preparedness > SMS services issuing warnings of incoming emergencies > decreasing stress and anxiety > mental h+w.