Healthy Communities

Question 1

Chronic

Answer 1

Long term
e.g.
Arthritis
Asthma
Back pain
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diabetes
Mental health conditions.

Question 2

Acute

Answer 2

Short term
e.g. the flu, asthma

Question 3

Health

Answer 3

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Question 4

Sustainability

Answer 4

The way in which a person lives

Question 5

Community

Answer 5

The state of being free from illness or injury

Question 6

Inequality

Answer 6

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

Question 7

Lifestyle

Answer 7

The condition of being unequal

Question 8

Lack of physical activity risk

Answer 8

Physical activity is important for maintaining good health because it reduces cardiovascular risk factors, protects against some forms of cancer, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, and improves wellbeing by reducing symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety.

Question 9

Poor nutrition risk

Answer 9

Nutrition is a protective factor against many diseases including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke,type 2 diabetes and many forms of cancer.

Question 10

Being overweight/obese risk

Answer 10

This can impact an individual’s psychological wellbeing, increase their risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, asthma and type 2 diabetes, and can be associated with social isolation and lower income opportunities throughout life.

Question 11

Lack of sun protection risk

Answer 11

Sun protection helps to reduce the risk of melanoma. By adopting skin cancer prevention measures such as wearing sunscreen, a hat, a shirt that covers your skin, sunglasses, and sitting in the shade during the highest UV danger parts of the day, you will significantly reduce your chances of skin cancers and sun damage.

Question 12

Substance use risk

Answer 12

Smoking, alcohol andother drugs can cause a range of health and social problems, both in the short term and longer term.