A1 Factors Affecting Health & Wellbeing (Part 2)

Question 1

What physical factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 1

• Inherited conditions
• Physical ill health
• Mental ill health
• Physical abilities

Question 2

What lifestyle factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 2

• Nutrition
• Physical activity
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Substance misuse

Question 3

What social factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 3

• Supportive/unsupportive relationships with friends, family, peers or colleagues
• Social inclusion/exclusion
• Bullying
• Discrimination

Question 4

What cultural factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 4

• Religion
• Gender roles and expectations
• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Community participation

Question 5

What economic factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 5

• Employment situation
• Financial resources (income, inheritance, savings)

Question 6

What environmental factors can affect your health and wellbeing?

Answer 6

• Housing needs, conditions or location
• Home environment (living with a high level of parental conflict, experiences of abuse and neglect)
• Exposure to pollution (air, noise and light)