environmental factors

what are environmental factors?

the physical surroundings in which we live, work and play

how does housing ventilation impact health status?

promotes growth of mould, causing irritation to the airways when inhaled, increasing risk of developing respiratory conditions

how does housing kitchen impact health status?

access to fridge and cooking appliances promotes healthy eating, if they dont have access to such resources they may rely on takeaway foods contributing to overweight and obesity increasing incidence of cardiovascular disease

how does housing overcrowding impact health status?

leads to unsanitary living conditions and difficulty isolating when sick increasing incidence of infectious disease

how does work environment impact skin cancer?

working outdoors increases the exposure to UV radiation increasing the risk of skin cancer

how does work environment impact injury?

people working or operating heavy machinery have an increased risk of injury

how does geographical location impact health status?

access to life promoting resources such as supermarkets and hospitals impacts morbidity and mortality rates

how does infrastructure impact injury?

adequately maintained roads improve road safety decreasing the risk of mortality rates from road trauma

how does infrastructure impact infectious disease?

adequate sanitation and infrastructure such as sewerage systems reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases

how does climate change impact respiratory disease?

increasing temperatures increase bushfires resulting in more smoke and toxic gases being inhaled, increasing respiratory conditions by causing lung inflammation and irritation

how does climate change impact access to resources?

extreme weather patterns can damage infrastructure limiting access to resources as well as damaging farms and crops, decreasing access to nutritious foods