Environment

Question 1

Built environment

Answer 1

Refers to aspect of our surroundings that were created or modified by people
E.g buildings and communication

Question 2

Built environment examples

Answer 2

Indoor air quality, walkability, transport, green space, environmental noise, housing

Question 3

Environment

Answer 3

Anything external that acts on the body that can be linked to a change in health

Question 4

Chronic disease from environment

Answer 4

UV exposure = skin cancers
Air pollution/mold = respiratory disease

Question 5

Geographical location

Answer 5

Homeless, rural and remote areas
Lead to pollution exposure, less access to medicine, limited access to fresh water and less nutrient food

Question 6

Natural environment

Answer 6

All organisms, elements and landscapes

Question 7

Extreme weather

Answer 7

Unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather
E.g. heat waves, droughts, bushfires, storms, flooding, climate change

Question 8

Vector Agents

Answer 8

Any organism that transmits disease
E.g. mosquitos, ticks, flies, fleas and lice

Question 9

Physical activity

Answer 9

Maintains good health - regular, moderate, intense
Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, colon and breast cancer and depression

Question 10

Healthy food access

Answer 10

Land use zoning and regulation can be used to influence accessible supermarkets, fresh food outlets, advertising and foot retail environments

Question 11

Social interaction

Answer 11

Community through enabling day to day interaction with people and nature in safe and accessible environments