HHD SAC 2

Question 1

biological health factors

Answer 1

factors relating to the body that impact on health:
-genetics
-body weight
-blood cholesterol
-blood pressure
-birth weight
-glucose regulation

Question 2

obesity

Answer 2

the carrying of excess bodyweight in the form of fat. a BMI of greater than 30 is considered obese.

Question 3

hypertension

Answer 3

high blood pressure, contributes to kidney failure, heart attacks/stroke, restricted blood flow etc.

Question 4

LDL (low-density lipoproteins)

Answer 4

released during high blood cholesterol, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. it is a type of bad fat.

Question 5

atherosclerosis

Answer 5

the build up of plaque caused by cholesterol resulting in hardening and loss of elasticity of blood vessels.

Question 6

glucose

Answer 6

the preferred fuel source used for energy production in the cells. obtained from breaking down carbohydrates.

Question 7

genetic predisposition

Answer 7

an increased risk to a particular condition due to their genetic makeup/genes

Question 8

oestrogen

Answer 8

the key hormone needed for regulation of the menstrual cycle in women. maintains bone density in women

Question 9

testosterone

Answer 9

the male sex hormone, reproduction functions and is a risk factor for agression and risky behaviours

Question 10

risk factors for BLOOD CHOLESTEROL

Answer 10

-excess alcohol intake
-smoking
-lack of excercise
-genetic predisposition
-a diet high in saturated fats

Question 11

risk factors for HYPERTENSION

Answer 11

-high body mass
-lack of physical activity
-stress
-smoking
-excessive alcohol consumption
-genetic predisposition
-poor diet

Question 12

risk factors for GLUCOSE REGULATION

Answer 12

-stress
-pregnancy
-lack of excercise
-smoking
-being overweight
-a diet high in saturated fats
-high LDL cholesterol
-high blood pressure
-excessive alcohol consumption

Question 13

risk factors for LOW BIRTH WEIGHT

Answer 13

-premature birth
-age of the mother
-the mothers nutritional status
-smoking/alcohol/drug use by the mother during pregnancy
-illness of mother during pregnancy

Question 14

sociocultural health factors

Answer 14

the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, work, grow, live and age in.

Question 15

dimensions of SOCIOCULTURAL factor

Answer 15

-access to healthcare
-socioeconomic status
-unemployment
-social connections/exclusion
-social isolation
-cultural influences
-food security
-early life experiences

Question 16

social connections/isolation

Answer 16

connection has been associated with lower morbidity and increased life expectancy and isolation is referred to being in regular contact with others. isolation increases stress, suicide/self harm, substance abuse, mental health conditions.

Question 17

environmental health factor

Answer 17

the physical surroundings in which we live work and play eg: housing, work environment, climate/climate change, geographic location, urban design and infrastructure

Question 18

work environment

Answer 18

-UV exposure
-Accidents/injuries
-Exposure to hazardous substances (paint, gases)

Question 19

urban design and infrastructure

Answer 19

-the features and structures of the suburbs and towns and cities in which people live
-geographical location of resources such as hospitals, schools, employment etc.
-sealed roads, public transport, internet connections, electricity, clean water facilities, traffic and road systems

Question 20

KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIGENOUS VS NON-INDIGENOUS

Answer 20

-1.2 times more likely to experience hypertension and impaired glucose regulation increasing diabetes and kidney disease
-Mothers are 2 times as likely to give birth to a low weight/premature baby (13.3% of births compared to 8% non-indigenous)
-4 times more likely to be unemployed than other australians often as a result of smoking and alcohol abuse and mental health problems
-Discrimination/racism has been associated with ill health and lower health status due to mental health problems
-Life expectancy is 10 years less than other Australians
-3x higher rates of psychological stress than non-indigenous
-Many live outside major cities, creating overcrowding, lack of healthcare access and unreliable water supply.

Question 21

KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALES VS FEMALES