Implications for h&w of global trends (AOS_1)

Question 1

implications of rising sea levels on h&w

Answer 1

• relocation of villages and farms–> stress, social networks
• reduction in availability of fresh water as salt water rises–> waterborne diseases
• agriculture and food supplies–> malnutrition
• lack of access to infrastructure–> healthcare

Question 2

implications of changing weather patterns on h&w

Answer 2

• changing rainfall changes agriculture–> hunger

- pollen triggers asthma

Question 3

implications of more extreme weather events on h&w

Answer 3

• natural disasters increases incidence of infectious diseases–> malaria
• natural disasters increases homelessness–> injury/violence
• contaminated water–> cholera

Question 4

implications of conflict on h&w

Answer 4

• violence–> injury and death
• PTSD from conflict
• physical environment destroyed–> sanitation and healthcare
• abuse of human rights–> vulnerable to rape and harassment

Question 5

implications of mass migration on h&w

Answer 5

• insecurity–> food, shelter, water, services
• children and women result to unsafe means to earn money–> begging, prostitution
• lack of access to sanitation–> disease outbreaks

Question 6

implications of increased world trade on h&w (positive and negative)

Answer 6

+ provides employment–> income
+ promotes gender equality
+ wealthier country–> education
- no OH&S–> injuries/assault

Question 7

implications of increased tourism on h&w (positive and negative)

Answer 7

+ preserves cultural values, diversity, heritage, fosters pride
+ employment–> income
- transmission of diseases
- unsustainable tourism places pressure on infrastructure–> overfishing

Question 8

implication of digital technologies on h&w (positive and negative)

Answer 8

+ maintain relationships globally
+ can access self-care and diagnosis–> better diagnosis and treatment
- cyber bullying and online theft
- safety and privacy limited in low income countries