Factors Affecting Health And Well Being Flashcards
Social class
Physical;
MIDDLE CLASS-
Longer life, afford better diet&housing, health insurance
WORKING CLASS-
More stress, poor housing, more smoking, work long hours, no time for doctor, live in industrial areas
Social;
MIDDLE CLASS-
Afford social activities, more likely to join sports
WORKING CLASS-
Difficult to afford to socialise, entertain at home
psychological Middle class can afford sport= reduces stress Working class cant= boredom, more prone to depression, low self esteem = not successful
Geographical location
Physical; No transport= can't make appointments Highly polluted areas= asthma Isolated areas= longer wait on emergency Shortage of dentist= no dental care, gum disease
Social;
Isolated areas= less opportunity to meet friends
Inner city= socially isolated- crine
Areas were there’s opportunity for social interaction
Psychological;
Isolated areas= lonely no communication
Urban areas= busy lifestyle= stress related I’ll
Stigma associated with being from a rough area
Area were there is no facilites= no day centre
Occupational hazards
Working with chemical= asthma
Working with asbestos (construction)= asbestosis
Working with constuction= heavy loads= back pain
Working with transport= traffic accident And= death or injury
Working in ambulance= physical abuse
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Chronic illnesses and disease
Physical; Pain Impacts on immune system Tiredness Shortness of breath
Social; Changes in appearance Fearful in Social situations (seizures) Isolated due to mobility Family want more time with them
Psychological;
Experiencing spirtiual wellbeing= determination to make most out of life
Low self esteem= unable to do things the use to be able to
Lonely
Ageing process
Physical; Increase in chronic disease More prone to fractures Impaired hearing Menopause Less likely to be physically active
Social;
Alzheimer’s= no interaction with family
Increase in depression= don’t feel like interacting
Decline in mobility= difficult to socialise
Retirement= loose friends
Psychological; Increase of depression due to death Burden= depending on others May experience fear and anxiety due to death Sense of fulfilment= successful life
Socio economic factors
Gender;
Affects the type of disease you get
Men less likely to access services
Women use health care facilities more
Ethnicity;
Some have a positive health because of religion
Belonging to a Certain group increases disease
May find difficult accessing health services (language)
Culture;
Some beliefs may affect health care
Can be positive (heathy diet)
Housing; Houses with damp= respiratory problems Overcrowded housing= spread of illness No garden=kids less fit Poor housing=stress
Income;
Higher income=higher life expectancy
Higher income= afford health insurance
Low income= stress, poor housing, work more
How can physical health be affected by genetic inheritance
Cystic fibrosis is a condition that means the lungs filled up with mucus
sufferers have daily physiotherapy
some can decrease life expectancy
some can affect appearance E.g turner syndrome
people may inhertance good health and longer life
How can smoking affect your physical social and psychological well-being
Physical;
Smoking increases risk of getting cancer especially lung
Smoking put other people at risk three-person of smoking
Smoking quickly it is the skin with early appearance of wrinkles
Smoking while pregnant puts the baby at risk of being small and causes respiratory problems
Social;
Some regard smoking as a social activity
Smoking makes breath And clothes smell which can be offputting for others
Smoking is very expensive therefore less money to socialise
Psychological;
Smokers often feel like cigarettes are in control of them their experience a sense of powerlessness
Smokers often have low self-esteem because they know what to buy for them but companion doing it anyway
As smoking it’s an addiction it is a strain on psychological well-being when people try and quit
How can excessive alcohol affect your PSP well-being
Physical;
Alcohol abuse can progressively damage the liver causing services which may lead to liver failure liver cancer or death
Alcohol can lead to deteriorating of nervous system loss of balance numbness of feet and hands
Alcohol abuse can lead to injury or death due to drink-driving or accidents at home
Social;
Money spent on alcohol means less money to socialise
Many alcoholics find a breakdown in relationships with family and friends due to their problem
It’s know that criminal and aggressive behaviour under the consumption of alcohol is linked
Psychological;
Excessive alcohol can cause brain damage = problems with memory
Alcohol can be associated with feelings of anger = violent outburst
Alcohol is a depressant which can lead to feeling down and suicidal
Analyse effects of exercise on health and well-being of individuals
Physical;
exercise reduces obesity and diabetes
exercise helps protect from developing cancers people who exercise are less likely to get colds and other illnesses= chances of having a stroke is reduced
Social;
Team supports encourages relationships and cooperation with others⚽️
People the exercise do it in a social context e.g. dance class
People the exercise often feel they look there best and are more likely to be confident in interacting
Psychological;
Exercise can relieve stress depression and anxiety. it releases endorphins into the Brian making you feel happy
For a person overweight, exercise has an improvement on body shape which leads to positive self image
The impact of drug abuse
Physical;
The physical effects of addiction mean that drug users may become very ill when coming off drugs
Drug abuse Can lead to accidents and unsafe practices that can be detrimental to physical health e.g. sharing needles leading to HIV
Drug abuse can cause harm to the bodies organs e.g. Brain heart and liver
Social;
Difficulty in relationships= loneliness and isolation
Financial problems = drugs are so dear= no money for other social activities
crime to feed drug habit = jail
Psychological;
Depression because of addiction. when unable to get to a state of euphoria may become depressed. Cycle; more depressed more drugs
Paranoia
Anxiety while waiting for more drugs
