Youth Health and Wellbeing Flashcards

Flashcards about youth health and wellbeing issues, including smoking and vaping, based on lecture notes.

Key Knowledge (Youth Health)

Aspects of youth health and wellbeing requiring health action, government and non-government programs, and community values influencing program development.

Health Inequalities

Differences in health status or distribution of health determinants between different population groups, according to the WHO.

Key Knowledge (Youth Health)

Aspects of youth health and wellbeing requiring health action, government and non-government programs, and community values influencing program development.

Health Inequalities

Differences in health status or distribution of health determinants between different population groups, according to the WHO.

Youth Health Issues in Australia

Weight issues, mental health issues, injury, smoking, alcohol use, illicit drug use, sexual health, stress, discrimination, food allergies.

Smoking and Vaping (Youth)

Creates concern for immediate health and wellbeing, with implications for health outcomes across the lifespan.

Nicotine

An addictive drug inhaled in tobacco smoke, with addiction symptoms appearing quickly.

Nicotine Effects on Youth Brain

Can harm connections in the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control.

E-cigarettes (Vaping)

Battery-powered devices that heat a liquid to deliver vapor, which can contain nicotine or flavors.

Nicotine Content in E-cigarettes

One e-liquid pod can contain as much nicotine as a packet of cigarettes.

Health Outcomes for Young Smokers

An increase in respiratory illnesses, decreased physical fitness, potential effects on lung growth and function, and potential effects on the brain

WHO Statistic on Youth Smoking

80 per cent of adult smokers began smoking before the age of 20, making youth a critical time in the development of tobacco addiction.