Health Human 2nd Sac

factors

can enhance or reduce the level of health within a population or individual

different types of factors

biological, socio cultural, environmental

biological factors

factors relating to the body that impact on health and wellbeing aswell as overall health status

sociocultural factors

aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health and wellbeing and overall levels of health statuse

environmental factors

the surroundings in which we live, work, play, the environment includes water, air, workplaces, roads, nature, schools, recreation settings and exposure to hazards

risk factors for burden of disease

tobacco use, overweight and obesity, dietary risks, high blood pressure, alcohol use

why do people closer to major cities typically experience superior health

they experience better health due to having more health facilities that are accesible, people in these areas also tend to have higher socio economic status

why do people in more remote areas tend to have less superior health

they experience worse health due to having less access to health resources such as hospitals and other healthcare centers, people in these areas also tend to have a lower socio economic status

biological factors

body weight, age, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose regulation, birth weight, genetics

socio cultural factors

socio economic status, employment status, social networks and exclusion, social isolation, culture, food security, early life experiences, access to health care, commerical factors

environmental factors

housing, work environment, urban design and infrastructure, climate and climate change

what is cardiovascular disease

A group of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, often reducing blood flow (e.g. heart attack, stroke).

what is diabetes

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.

what is cancer

A disease where abnormal cells grow and spread uncontrollably in the body.

what is copd

A long-term disease that blocks airflow and makes breathing difficult.

what does alcohol lead to

Leads to increased risk of:

• Cardiovascular disease

• Type 2 diabetes

• Cancers

• Injuries (accidents, violence)

what does smoking and vaping do

Leads to increased risk of:

• Cardiovascular disease

• Cancer (especially lung cancer)

• COPD

what does underconsumption of vegetables do

what does obesity do