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chapter 4 Flashcards

biological, sociocultural factors and environmental factors (17 cards)

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biological factors

body weight

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overweight and obesity
* higher mortality and lower life expectancy - heart attacks and stroke
* higher prevalence of cancers
* increased exclusion/discrimination → low self esteem (mental) → avoid social activities (social)
* sleep apnea → low energy (physical) → limit focus on activites → purpose is life lsot through work (spiritual)

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biological factors

age

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  • increased incidence/prevalence of hearing loss, cataracts, osteoarthrities, CD etc.
  • decreased fitness levels & aerobic capacity → reduced ability to preform activites (endurance)
  • reduced bone density → factures
  • chronic disease/conditions → reduced quality relationships and negative thought patterns
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biological factos

blood pressure

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the pressure of the blood in arteries
* high blood pressure → increased risk of Heart attack and stroke
* kidney failure
* unmanaged hypertentions → lack of energy and breathing difficulties → impact physical hwb
* reduced social interconnections - engage in hobbies

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biolgical factors

blood cholesterol

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  • high intake of Low lipoprotein → narrowing of blood vessels → athlerosclerosis: heart disears → reduced space for blood to flow = higher work rate → coronary heart disease
  • premature death
  • heart pain
  • gallstones → hgiher abdominal pain → reduced ability to perform daily tasks/ socialise etc.
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biological factor

glucose regulation

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glucose is the preffered soruce of fuel
* impaired glucose regualtion → damages blood vessels = issues is eyes, gums and feet = increases anxiety about condition
* impaired glucose regulation → glucose is extreted in the urine instead of being available to cells →low levels of energy → exercise and maitnain fitness

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biological factors

birthweight

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  • low birthweight → developmental delays (cognitive/motor) → decrease logic and problem solving → decreased capacity for physical activity
  • increase risk of high blood pressure, T2D, CD
  • decreased ability to process emotions → behavioural problems
  • disengagment from school → reduced sense of purpose
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biological factor

genetics

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the genetic blueprent determined in fertilisation. genetic predisposition - icnreases the risk of developing a condition
health status
* women can’t get prostate
* men cant get ovarian cancer
* women - higher prevalency of breast cancer

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socioeconomic status

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the social standing of an individual comparison to others in that society. It is based on education, income and occupation

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sociocultural factors

socioeconomic status

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  • income → access to resources → maintains health/body weight → prevent diease
  • low SES → high labourous trades → increase incidence of injuries
  • low SES → poor education → low health literacy → poor management of preventable disease → more likely to smoke or alcohol
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sociocultural factors

employment status

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  • higher rates of mortality/morbidity/suicide
  • concerned about job security → elevated stress → sleep problems/depression
  • loss of purpose
  • financial stress → increase anxiety/depresion → feeling of worthlessness
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sociocultural facotrs

social networks/social exclusion

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  • social networks → lower morbodity and mortality
  • social exlusions → risk taking behaviours like drinking and smoking
  • strong social networks → give support with issues → lower levles of emotional distress
  • sense of beloning
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environmental factors

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the physical surroundings in which we live, work and play.

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environmental factors

housing

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  • poor ventilation/hygiene = higher morbidity/mortality
  • design safety - icnreases risk of falls, cuts, drowning etc.
  • overcrowding = unsanitary conditions increases the risk of infectious diseases
  • pollutants - tobacco
  • poor sleeping conditions
  • poor heating and cooling
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environmental factors

work environment

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  • UV exposure - increases risk of cancer
  • dangerous working conditions - icnreased risk of injuries
  • exposure to hazardous substances
  • increase anxiety
  • injuries