Unit 2:factors Affecting Health And Wellbeing Flashcards
Physical effects of cystic fibrosis
Thick sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs
Reduced lung function
Chest infections
Digestive issues
More likely to have diabetes,liver disease, infertility
Emotional effects of cystic fibrosis
Low self-esteem
Scared about future or treatment
Sadness as life can be limited
Lonely as have to avoid ppl due to infection
Social effects of cystic fibrosis
Avoid relationships as cannot be long term
Frequent illness impacts social life
Misunderstood so ppl avoid them
What does behavioural factors mean
The various aspects of our lives, the choices we make and how these impact us
What is alcohol misuse
Excessive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart.
What can alcohol misuse cause
Liver disease, heart disease, sleep disorders, depression, stroke, STIs, cancer
Physical effects of alcohol misuse
Liver disease
Heart disease
Sleep disorders
Depression
Stroke
STIs
Some types of cancer
Emotional effects of alcohol misuse
Depression as emotions aren’t real
Worried about future due to illness
Sad as relationship affected
Low self esteem as appearance affected
Social effects of alcohol misuse
Loose friends and family due to altered behaviour, arguments
Money used for alcohol so can’t join social outings
Work affected as hungover or need drink to get through day
Physical effects of smoking
Heart disease
Lung cancer
Wrinkles - premature aging
Bad breath
Infertility in men
Emotional effects of smoking
Anxiety or irritable if cannot get a smoke
Worried about health
Sadness as family member dies of smoke related illness
Angry/fed up at people moaning at you for smoking
Social effects of smoking
People avoid you cause everything smells of smoke
Spare cabs used for cigarettes so less for social life
Have to smoke outside so miss out on aspects of social activity
Physical effects of occupational hazards
Lack of sleep
Poor diet
Physical injury
Head aches
Emotional effects for occupational hazards
Stress/anxiety/depression
Fear eg. Police man/woman
Social effects of occupational hazards
Shift workers may have less time to see friends/ socialise
Job may be very social eg. Talking to public
What is health and wellbeing
Health - A complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. A positive concept
Wellbeing - about people and creating the conditions for us all to thrive. It’s the quality of life and prosperity, positive physical and mental health, and sustainable thriving communities
Physical factors affecting health and well-being
Chronic illness/disease genetically inherited conditions
Behavioural factors affecting health and well-being
Physical activity
Diet (healthy/unhealthy)
Smoking
Alcohol misuse
Illegal drug use
Socio-economic factors affecting health and well being
Culture / ethnicity
Income
Housing conditions
Employment / unemployment
Environmental factors affecting health and wellbeing
Pollution
Occupational hazards
Geographic location
What is cystic fibrosis
An inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick sticky mucus
What is type 2 diabetes
A serious lifelong condition where blood glucose is too high because your body doesn’t make enough insulin or it doesn’t work properly 
What are the physical effects of type two diabetes?
Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney disease
Eye problems line dental disease
Nerve damage
Foot problems
What are the emotional effects of type two diabetes
Stress about it getting worse or developing more illnesses
Embarrassed about injections or medication
Missing out on treats high in sugar so feel sad and restricted
Social effects of type two diabetes
Miss out on events as food involved
Lose friends and embarrassed
Bullied
Family closer for support
What is osteoporosis?
Air condition, condition that weakens bones making them fragile and easy to break
Physical effects of osteopathic
Fractures
Pain
Mobility issues
Emotional effects of osteoporosis
Frustrated as pain or injury means not going out
Worried about hurting themself
Impacts self esteem,
Social effects of osteoporosis
Friendships impacted as injuries stop them going out
Pain makes them grumpy so they loose friends
Closer relationships and they need help getting about
What is coronary heart disease
When the heart blood supply is blocked by a buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries
Physical effects of coronary heart disease
Heart palpitations
Breathlessness
Angina
Heart attack
Emotional effects of coronary heart disease
Worry about future health and death
Loose confidence in themself
Determined to improve health
Social effects of coronary heart disease
Stop going out as worried about getting a heart attack
New friends from joining the gym etc to improve health
Physical effects of dementia
Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating
Tiredness
Loss of weight
What is dementia
Memory loss,
difficulty thinking/problem solving and language