Key Factors Flashcards
Effects of obesitya
Diabetes, heart disease, high BP, cancer , strokes
Reduced like expectancy, less able to exercise, poor self concept
Effects of an unbalanced diet
Anemia, rickets, poor growth, depression, tiredness and anorexia
Effects of smoking
Increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, emphysema,.bronchitis, irritation, distraction and stress when the smoker is unable to smoke, being unable to quit leads to poor self concept, socially excluded when they must leave areas to smoke
Barriers to quitting
Addiction, influence of family/friends, fear of gaining weight has nicotine stops it, lack of awareness of the support available, failing to quit in the past
Recreational drugs effects
Risk of HIV, breathing problems, liver damage, kidney disead/damage , risk ot accident/ injury/ unsafe sex, money problems , job loss, risk of criminal record/ imprisonment, breakdown of relationships, poor self concept
Lack of exercise
Cean lead to obesity, reduced brain performance, poor self concept, struggle coping with stress, less social interaction