Health Issue And Determinants That Act As Risk Or Protective Factors

Question 1

Spina bifida

Answer 1

Condition that occurs when the new tube in the embryo fails to close properly.

Nerves of the spinal-cord protrude out of the back instead of running down the middle of the spinal-cord the nerves become damaged leading to moderate to severe disabilities

Question 2

Biological risk

Answer 2

Certain genetic conditions can increase the risk of developing spina bifida

Question 3

Behavioural risk and protective

Answer 3

The use of soreness and Spas exposes pregnant women to a hot environment increasing the body’s temperature. Excess heat in early pregnancy has shown to increase the risk of spina bifida.

Maternal nutrition can increase or decrease the risk of spina bifida. Folate a nutrient that is essential for normal cell division and the production of new cells can impact the risk of spina bifida.

Question 4

Physical environment

Risk

Answer 4

Exposure to excessive heat or agents such as solvents, pesticides and x-ray radiation may increase the risk of spina bifida although the exact link is unknown.

Question 5

Social environment risk or protective

Answer 5

Accessing healthcare prior to pregnancy can increase parental knowledge of folate intake and other precautionary measure is such as avoiding hot environment. This may reduce the risk of spina bifida.

Question 6

Spina bifida

Statistics

Answer 6

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