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economic characteristics of high-income countries

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in high-income countries have a higher average-income country because their is a larger range of industries

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social characteristics of high-income countries

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higher income countries have more access to technology because they have more resources and more money tp spend on technology

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environmental characteristics of high-income countries

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high-income countries have more access to sanitation because they have limited LIC’s which result in contaminated water

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social characteristics of middle

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in middle-income countries education levels are increasing and many people have sufficient access to education however their are large populations that lack access to education

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factors that contribute to similarities and differences in health status and burden of diease

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access to safe water,
sanitation
poverty
global distribution and marketing
and inequality and distribution

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safe water description

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water that is contaminated with disease-causing pathogens such as bacteria and viruses

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how does safe water relate to health status

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In low-income countries, women often have to walk long distances to collect water multiple times a day. As it is often carried on the head, this increases the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions within these countries, when compared to Australia

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how does safe water relate to the burden of disease?

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a decrease in safe water means an increased risk of contracting water born disease. Low-income countries with more limited access to safe water have higher YLL’s and DALY associated with conditions such as cholera compared to high-income countries

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how does safe water relate to hwb

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limits the ability to connect with others and create positive, meaningful relationships, negatively impacting social HWB, when compared to those in high-income countries

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Sanitation

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refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human waste, and the maintenance of hygienic conditions

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how does lack of sanitation relate to the burden of disease

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lack of sanitation increases the likelihood of people relieving themselves by defecating in waterways used for drinking, there is an increase in the number of DALY associated with infectious and parasitic diseases such as cholera

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environmental characteristics of middle-income countries

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many people in the population have high access to adequate infrastructure such as roads and facilities whilst there is still a large proportion of of the population that is living around and in inadequate infrastructure

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economic characteristic of middle-income countries

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middle-income countries have a large part of the population that isn’t in poverty but there is still a proportion of the population that is living in poverty

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social characteristics of low-income countries

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in low-income countries, there are high birth rates then in middle and high-income countries because their is a lack of birth control and prevention measures

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economic characteristics of low-income countries

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lower-income countries have higher rates of poverty than middle and high-income countries because of the lack of resources as a result of lack of money

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environmental characteristics of low-income countries

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lower-income countries have lower rates of carbon dioxide emission due to the lack of industries and businesses producing carbon into the air

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social characteristic of low income countries
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lower levels of education in low-income countries compared to high and middle-income countries due to the government not spending or having the funding to pay for the schools which results in the families having to pay

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economic characteristics of low income countries
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in lower-income countries, there are limited opportunities for global trade due to the lack of industries

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environmental characteristics of low income countries
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lower-income countries have less access to safe water

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social characteristics of high-income countries
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in higher-income countries, the population has more access to healthcare due to them mostly not having to pay for basic healthcare resources

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environmental characteristic of high income countries
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in higher-income countries, they have access to safe water

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economic characteristic of high income countries
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have good opportunities for global trade due to their being a larger range of industries and infrastructure

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social Characteristics of a middle-income country
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middle-income countries have a high employment rate but there are still areas in that country that have low levels of employment

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economic characteristic of middle-income countries
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middle-income countries have a large number of industries but not as many as high-income countries

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environmental characteristic of middle income countries 2nd reason
in middle-income countries, food security is still very common in parts of the population but in other parts of the population there is no food security
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how does the lack of sanitation relate to health status?
When girls are not provided with separate toilet facilities, they are often forced to relieve themselves when it is dark. This increases the incidence of injuries through violence against women
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how does lack of sanitation relate to hwb
repeated infection through lack of adequate sanitation often means big financial burdens to families adding stress and anxiety to their lives which impacts negatively on their mental hwb
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define poverty
Poverty refers to deprivation. This deprivation often stems from a lack of income but presents as a lack of material resources such as food, shelter, clean water, and healthcare
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poverty can prevent:
healthcare education adequate housing
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the poverty cycle
low income poor living conditions poor hwb lack of education inability to secure meaningful employment
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how does poverty relate to health status?
those that live in poverty often have to cook in environments with limited ventilation. this exposure to indoor air pollution increases the morbidity associated with respiratory conditions
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how does poverty relate to the burden of disease?
Low levels of education associated with poverty results in a decrease in health literacy. This is a risk factor for mortality from conditions associated with poverty such as HIV/AIDS
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how does poverty relate to hwb
Undernutrition is often a flow-on effect of living in poverty. This leads to a decrease in immune system function, which leads to an increase in illness contraction. Ultimately, this reduces physical health and wellbeing
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define global distribution and marketing
Strategies used to attract customers to aid the process of spreading or supplying something on a global scale.
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define discrimination and inequality
the unjust treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
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how does global distribution and marketing relate to health status
those living in low-income countries are more likely to smoke tobacco as there has been a significant increase in marketing for smoking. Therefore people from lic will likely have a higher incidence of developing lung cancer
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how do global distribution and marketing relate to the burden of disease?
in low-income countries, financial resources are often scarce, and money that is spent on tobacco may leave less money available to spend on food and basic healthcare. This can increase the rates of yld
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how does global distribution and marketing relate to hwb
alcohol misuse can dominate people's lives which decreases opportunities for them to lead healthy lives which can increase stress and anxiety levels which negatively impacts an individuals mental health and wellbeing
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how do inequality and discrimination relate to health status?
those living in low-income countries indigenous people suffer higher rates of ill health and disability and have dramatically shorter life expectancy than other groups living in the same country
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how does inequality and discrimination relate to burden of disease
racism is a life stressor that directly and negatively affects the cardiovascular system causing high blood pressure and hypertension which can increase the rates of yld
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how does inequality and discrimination relate to hwb
when being racially discriminated against, you can feel anxious and stressed going to school or work which can negatively impact an individual's mental hwb
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define sustainability
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
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the three pillars of sustainability
social, environmental and economic
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define economic sustainability
this dimension relates to the capacity of future generations to earn an income and the efficient use of the resources to allow economic growth over time
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how does economic sustainability promote hwb
ensuring that all people can earn a decent income. This allows people to purchase health-promoting resources including food, shelter, safe water, and education. This promotes physical hwb
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what are the four factors involved with economic sustainability?
innovation and diversity of industries job creation economic growth and trade
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innovation and diversity of industries
countries require a range of industries to promote economic growth and stability
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how does access to safe water and decent working conditions promote hwb
people working in safe and decent jobs are more likely to experience positive emotions including pride and satisfaction which promotes emotional hwb
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promotion of political and legal rights
Women, indigenous populations, and ethnic minorities are often underrepresented in governments and this happens in high middle and low income countries
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how does the promotion of political and legal rights promote hwb
developing policies that prevent discrimination and promote equal opportunity for education and employment. This can reduce anxiety as people feel socially included which promotes mental hwb
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peace and security
a peacefull environment are essential for promoting optimal hwb when a country is in conflict, its level of hwb maybe is significantly lower than in times of peace.
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how do peace and security promote hwb 1st reason
the environmental impact of war does not occur, which increases access to food and services such as health also better sanitation. This reduces the risk of malnutrition and premature death which promotes physical hwb
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define environmental sustainability
ensuring that the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources in the future
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environmental sustainability 4 concepts
biodiversity use of natural resources waste removal and pollution climate change
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define biodiversity
biodiversity relates to the variety of all forms of life: the different plants, animals, and micro organisms, te gens they contain, and the ecosystems of which they form apart of
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what 4 resources of biodiversity are required for hwb
protection of water resources fibers used for clothing resources used for medicine
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what happens to our hwb if a species is removed from the ecosystem
if a species is removed from an ecosystem, the ecosystem can become unbalanced and may not be able to carry out its processes effectively which can impact our hwb
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use of natural resources RENEWABLE resources
resources that are replenished naturally and over a relatively short period and include crop, water, oxygen and forests
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what's an example of a renewable resource
fishng is a source of food and income. If its managed in a sustainable way fish can be bred and replenish the same rate they are caught
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example 2 of a renewable source
the timber industry harvests timber at a rate much faster then the trees can regenerate. It damages delicate ecosystems and affects the ability of future generations
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use of natural resources NON-RENEWABLE resources
resources that are not replenished in a short period of time, so once they are used they are not available for future generations. Include coal natural gas and nuclear substances
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example of non-renewable resources
the electricity that 70 percent of the world use is generated using fossil fuels which is not sustainable and the fossil fuels will eventually run out
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define waste removal and pollution
Maintaining clean ecosystems is important in maintaining environmental sustainability.
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how do waste removal and pollution promote hwb
ensuring sustainable access to clean water can prevent infectious diseases and promote physical hwb
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define climate change
Global temperature has increased and sea levels have risen these changes will impact the weather impacting our hwb
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how does minimizing climate change promote hwb
weather and rainfall will stabilise reducing the rate and severity of natural disasters. This reduces the number of injuries and death that occurred from those vents promoting physical hwb
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define human development
Creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lives according to their needs and interests. It is about expanding people's choices and enhancing capabilities and having a decent standard of living
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what does it mean expanding choices
developing a person's abilities and giving them a chance to use them
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enhancing capabilities
relating to what people can be
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what is human development about
improving people’s lives, rather than assuming that economic growth will automatically lead to better lives for all having more freedom and choices, so people can lead the life they value. 
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describe the concept of human development
lead long healthy lives lead productive and creative live according to need and interests have access to knowledge and expand their choices and capabilities have access to the resource needed for a decent living standard participate in the life of the community
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what is the health development index?
measurement of human development across the globe. It references social and economic development and provides a single statistic out of one it was created by the united nations
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what are the 3 dimensions of the health development index (HDI)
health education living standards
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what are the 4 indicators of the HDI?
life expectancy at birth mean years of schooling expected years of schooling gross national income per capita
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define GNI
the overall income of a country after expenses owing to other countries have been paid, divided by the popluation
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1 advantage of hdi
provides a more comprehensive representation of the level of human development experiences
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2 advantages of HDI
the hdi provides a single statistic relating to the dimensions and indicator this makes the comparison easier
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1 limitation of HDI
the HDI only reflects selected aspects of human development and therefore does not capture the depth of human development
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2 limitations of HDI
the HDI is based on averages and therefore does not provide an indication of the inequalities that exist within countries
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climate change
over the last 50 years, the burning of fossil fuels to provide energy has resulted in a 20 percent increase in the production of carbon dioxide
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how have rising sea levels impacted hwb
people living in coastal areas will have to relocate due to the rising sea levels. This is a stressful process which can cause anxiety which can impact poorly on someones mental health
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how do extreme weather events impact hwb
the quality of the air affected the availability of food and water which can lead to malnutrition which negatively impacts physical hwb
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how does weather patterns and extreme weather events impact health and wellbeing
increased temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns. We will likely see an increase n a range of infectious diseases that impacts physical health negatively
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mass migration
refers to the movement of large groups of people from one geographical area to another.
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how does mass migration impact hwb
most individuals that are displaced due to mass migration are forced to leave their homes and jobs which result in them living under the poverty line. This can cause stress and anxiety which can impact negatively on individuals mental hwb
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how does conflict impact hwb
the physical environment can be destroyed which limits access to supplies such as food and water. This can lead to malnutrition which can effect physical hwb
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what does it mean by conflict?
conflict is serious disagreements between living beings that can result in war
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define world trade
world trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries
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how does job creation relate to hwb
adeqaute employment oppurtunities bc people can earn a wage and decent income which reduces stress and anxiety which promotes mental hwb
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economic growth
for economic sustainability to occur. GNI needs to continuously increase to counter inflation rates, enabling governments to provide services to their people
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trade
Producers in low- and middle-income countries must be able to trade their goods on the global market to increase their incomes and assist in growing their country’s economy
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job creation
particular concern in low and middle income countries but all countries experience the negative impact of unemployment
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social sustainability aspects
peace and secruity gender equality promotion of political and legal rights access to safe and decent working conditions elimination of poverty and the provision of social protection system
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social sustainability
creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely
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if poverty was eliminated and people has access to decent living standards how does this promote hwb
having a decent standard of living means that individuals have access to nutritious food and sanititised water and reducing the risk of infectious diseases which promotes physical hwb
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provision of social protection systems
social protection systems provide support for vulnerbale people who are unable to earn an income, including as a result of illness and unemployment
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how does gender equality promote economic sustainability
gender equality is still an issue globally. Gender equality means more educated people working productively which promotes economic sustainability which is an essential component
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how does gender equality promote hwb
gender equailty promotes spiritual hwb as females feel more part of the society in which they live if they are socially included. By having more say in their community they feel more connected with their community
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how does world trade impact hwb
an increase in employment levels, incomes and general standard of living in low and middle-income countries heps improve physical hwb by reducing hunger and providing resources for the provision of medical care
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what is the aim of access to safe water and decent working conditions
all people can access meaningful employment including women, young people, and those with disabilities
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tourism definition
entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.
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how does tourism impact hwb
tourism promotes inclusive and economic growth which increases job opportunities and when people earn a decent income they have reduced rates of stress and anxiety which positively promotes mental health wellbeing
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how does digital technology impact hwb
developments in mobile phones have been able to inform individuals about vital health information they need to know. This improves their physical hwb as people are more aware of their own health
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what are some challenges of digital technologys
there are issues regarding the privacy and safety of children whilst using digital technology

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