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HEALTH UNIT 3/4 > Health - AOS1 = part b > Flashcards

Health - AOS1 = part b Flashcards

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HIGH INTAKE OF SALT

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cardiovascular disease = Leads to increased blood volume and hypertension which adds pressure to the heart and increases risk
Hypertension = high levels of sodium in the body can draw excess fluid out of cells which increased blood volume and hypertension
Osteoporosis = Excess sodium can cause calcium to be excreted in urine which can lead to reduced calcium in bones

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HIGH INTAKE OF SUGAR

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High BMI = sugar is stores as fat tissue which leads to weight gain/obesity
Dental disease = Sugar provides food source for bacteria in the mouth, this bacteria then produces acid which contributes to dental decay

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LOW INTAKE OF FIBRE

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Cardiovascular disease = Fibre attaches to LDL cholesterol particles and helps excrete them, a low intake of fibre will mean that there are high cholesterol levels
Colorectal cancer = Digestive system isn’t being cleaned with no fibre in the body which can increase risk of bowel and colorectal cancer.
Type 2 diabetes = Glucose will be absorbed which means the pancreas needs to work harder

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LOW INTAKE OF IRON

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ANAEMIA
A conditioned characterised by a reduces ability of the body to deliver oxygen to cells due to a lack of healthy red blood cells.

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SMOKING

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Cardiovascular disease = Reduced the amount of oxygen in blood, which increases blood pressure and puts more pressure on the heart
Cancer = Tobacco causes faults in body cells as they divide which can lead to tumours
Respiratory diseases = Tobacco smoke damages airways by causing inflammation an making it hard for oxygen to pass through

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ALCOHOL

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Cancer = Can change the way DNA is replicated which can cause tumours
High body mass index = alcohol contains kilojoules which ca contribute to a individual gaining weight
Liver disease - excessive consumption can cause scarring of liver tissue and increase risk of live not functioning properly

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HIGH BMI

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Cardiovascular disease = Leads to a greater strain on the heart which can increase risk of hypertension and atherosclerosis
Cancer = can affect the way some cells divide
Type 2 diabetes = Insulin isn’t produced or the body cant use it properly

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UNDERCONSUMPTION OF DAIRY

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Cardiovascular disease = Increase risk of coronary heart disease/hypertension and strokes
Type 2 diabetes = underconsumption leads to person consuming more sugary foods/drinks and crabs which increases risk of type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis = Underconsumption means bones will be weak and susceptible to fracture

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HIGH INTAKE OF FAT

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Cardiovascular disease = fat leads to high cholesterol which leads to narrowed arteries and can lead to atherosclerosis
Type 2 diabetes = fats interfere with function of cell membranes which increases the impact of impaired glucose regulation
Colorectal cancer = Increases high body mass index

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UNDERCONSUMPTION OF VEGETABLES

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Cardiovascular disease & cancer = free radicals are not reduced which leads to healthy body cells being damaged
High BMI = not consuming vegetables can lead to weight gain
Neural tube defects = vegetables assist the development of the brain and spinal cord of the body

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UNDERCONSUMPTION OF FRUITS

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Cardiovascular disease & Cancer = Not consuming adequate nutrients can lead to damaged cells and obesity which can increase risk
High BMI = Those who eat fruit are more likely to feel fuller for longer and not eat as much

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FREE RADICALS

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Molecules that are formed when oxygen is metabolised

  • can damage healthy body cells
  • Increase risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease
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TYPES OF FATS

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UNHEALTHY FATS

  • monounsaturated fats
  • polyunsaturated fats

HEALTHY FATS

  • saturated fats
  • trans fats
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play

  • work environment
  • housing
  • urban design and infrastructure
  • climate and climate change
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SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

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Social and cultural conditions that people are born into, work, grow, live and age

  • SES
  • unemployment
  • social connections and social exclusion
  • social isolation
  • cultural norms
  • food insecurity
  • early life experiences
  • access to health care
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BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

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Factors relating to the body that impact health and wellbeing

  • Body weight
  • genetics
  • birth weight
  • blood pressure
  • blood cholesterol
  • glucose regulation
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RURAL VS URBAN - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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RURAL HAVE

  • Poorer road quality/poorer lit roads
  • reduced proximity to resources
  • more dangerous working environments
  • greater exposure to harsh weather
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RURAL VS URBAN - SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

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RURAL HAVE

  • Lower incomes
  • less access to education
  • higher unemployment rates
  • higher rates of social isolation
  • Higher rates of food insecurity
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RURAL VS URBAN - BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

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RURAL HAVE

  • higher rates of high BMI
  • Higher blood cholesterol
  • Higher rates of low birth weight babies
  • Higher rates of hypertension
  • More impaired glucose regulation
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INDIGENOUS VS NON-INDIGENOUS = SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

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INDIGENOUS ARE:

  • more likely to experience low SES
  • more likely to be unemployed
  • discriminated against and face racism
  • more likely to experience food insecurity as they have lower income
  • Cultural norms may make them less likely to utilise western resources
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INDIGENOUS VS NON-INDIGENOUS = BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

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INDIGENOUS ARE

  • more likely to have high BMI
  • have hypertension
  • higher rates of glucose impairment
  • more likely to give birth to low weight babies
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INDIGENOUS VS NON-INDIGENOUS = ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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INDIGENOUS ARE

  • less likely to have access to good quality homes
  • less access to clean water and hygiene
  • more hesitant to access western health services
  • more exposed to dangerous infrastructure
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HIGH VS LOW SES - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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LOW SES HAVE

  • greater access to fast food
  • poorer quality resources
  • more dangerous working conditions
  • poorer quality housing
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HIGH VS LOW SES - SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

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LOW SES HAS A LOWER

  • income
  • education levels
  • healthy literacy

LOW SES ARE

  • more likely to be unemployed
  • higher rates of social exclusion
  • more likely to experience food insecurity
  • less likely to have access to health care
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HIGH VS LOW SES - BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

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LOW SES HAS

  • higher hypertension rates
  • higher impaired glucose regulation rates
  • higher rates of low birth rate babies
  • lower life expectancy
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MALES VS FEMALES - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

- males are more likey to work outdoors and in dangerous conditions

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MALES VS FEMALES - SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

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MALES HAVE

  • higher SES
  • more affected buy unemployment
  • less likely to be careers
  • more likely to are about physical appearnce
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MALES VS FEMALES - BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

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MALES HAVE

  • higher BMI
  • higher hypertension rates
  • more likely to experience impaired glucose regulation
  • higher life expectancy

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