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Unit 2:factors Affecting Health And Wellbeing Flashcards

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Physical effects of cystic fibrosis

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Thick sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs
Reduced lung function
Chest infections
Digestive issues
More likely to have diabetes,liver disease, infertility

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Emotional effects of cystic fibrosis

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Low self-esteem
Scared about future or treatment
Sadness as life can be limited
Lonely as have to avoid ppl due to infection

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Social effects of cystic fibrosis

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Avoid relationships as cannot be long term
Frequent illness impacts social life
Misunderstood so ppl avoid them

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What does behavioural factors mean

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The various aspects of our lives, the choices we make and how these impact us

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What is alcohol misuse

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Excessive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart.

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What can alcohol misuse cause

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Liver disease, heart disease, sleep disorders, depression, stroke, STIs, cancer

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Physical effects of alcohol misuse

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Liver disease
Heart disease
Sleep disorders
Depression
Stroke
STIs
Some types of cancer

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Emotional effects of alcohol misuse

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Depression as emotions aren’t real
Worried about future due to illness
Sad as relationship affected
Low self esteem as appearance affected

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Social effects of alcohol misuse

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Loose friends and family due to altered behaviour, arguments
Money used for alcohol so can’t join social outings
Work affected as hungover or need drink to get through day

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Physical effects of smoking

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Heart disease
Lung cancer
Wrinkles - premature aging
Bad breath
Infertility in men

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Emotional effects of smoking

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Anxiety or irritable if cannot get a smoke
Worried about health
Sadness as family member dies of smoke related illness
Angry/fed up at people moaning at you for smoking

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Social effects of smoking

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People avoid you cause everything smells of smoke
Spare cabs used for cigarettes so less for social life
Have to smoke outside so miss out on aspects of social activity

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Physical effects of occupational hazards

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Lack of sleep
Poor diet
Physical injury
Head aches

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Emotional effects for occupational hazards

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Stress/anxiety/depression

Fear eg. Police man/woman

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Social effects of occupational hazards

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Shift workers may have less time to see friends/ socialise
Job may be very social eg. Talking to public

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What is health and wellbeing

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Health - A complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. A positive concept

Wellbeing - about people and creating the conditions for us all to thrive. It’s the quality of life and prosperity, positive physical and mental health, and sustainable thriving communities

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Physical factors affecting health and well-being

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Chronic illness/disease genetically inherited conditions

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Behavioural factors affecting health and well-being

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Physical activity
Diet (healthy/unhealthy)
Smoking
Alcohol misuse
Illegal drug use

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Socio-economic factors affecting health and well being

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Culture / ethnicity
Income
Housing conditions
Employment / unemployment

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Environmental factors affecting health and wellbeing

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Pollution
Occupational hazards
Geographic location

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What is cystic fibrosis

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An inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick sticky mucus

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What is type 2 diabetes

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A serious lifelong condition where blood glucose is too high because your body doesn’t make enough insulin or it doesn’t work properly 

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What are the physical effects of type two diabetes?

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Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney disease
Eye problems line dental disease
Nerve damage
Foot problems

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What are the emotional effects of type two diabetes

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Stress about it getting worse or developing more illnesses
Embarrassed about injections or medication
Missing out on treats high in sugar so feel sad and restricted

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Social effects of type two diabetes
Miss out on events as food involved Lose friends and embarrassed Bullied Family closer for support
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What is osteoporosis?
Air condition, condition that weakens bones making them fragile and easy to break
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Physical effects of osteopathic
Fractures Pain Mobility issues
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Emotional effects of osteoporosis
Frustrated as pain or injury means not going out Worried about hurting themself Impacts self esteem,
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Social effects of osteoporosis
Friendships impacted as injuries stop them going out Pain makes them grumpy so they loose friends Closer relationships and they need help getting about
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What is coronary heart disease
When the heart blood supply is blocked by a buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries
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Physical effects of coronary heart disease
Heart palpitations Breathlessness Angina Heart attack
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Emotional effects of coronary heart disease
Worry about future health and death Loose confidence in themself Determined to improve health
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Social effects of coronary heart disease
Stop going out as worried about getting a heart attack New friends from joining the gym etc to improve health
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Physical effects of dementia
Memory loss Difficulty concentrating Tiredness Loss of weight
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What is dementia
Memory loss, difficulty thinking/problem solving and language
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Emotional effects of dementia
Mood changes Lack of empathy Stop showing affection
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Social effects of dementia
Struggle to follow convo Find it hard to carry out tasks Don’t recognise ppl - isolated
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What is asthma
A condition that facets your airways
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Physical effects of asthma
Cough Wheeze Breathlessness Chest tightness
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emotional effects of asthma
Annoyed/frustrated as miss out on things Scared of having asthma attack Nervous of new situations in case of triggers Embarrassed of having asthma attack
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Social effects of asthma
Miss out on activities Avoid homes in case of triggers Bullied for being different Having to watch what you eat due to triggers
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What is duchene muscular dystrophy
A genetic condition causing granular deterioration of muscle strength and eventually full time wheelchair use
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Physical effects of duchenne muscular dystrophy
Enlarged calf muscles Mobility issues Tiredness Muscle cramps Respiratory issues
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Emotionally effects of duchenne muscular dystrophy
Shock about diagnosis Worry about future Depression Loss of independence Effects self esteem
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Social effects of duchenne muscular dystrophy
Miss out on activities Meet new people at support groups Closer family relationships
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Alcohol misuse effects on physical well-being
Can cause liver disease, heart disease, sleep disorders, stroke, STIs and cancer
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Alcohol misuse effects on social wellbeing
Loose friends/fam cause of behaviour Money used on alcohol so can’t go out Work affected as hungover or need drink
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Alcohol misuse effects on emotional well-being
Depression as emotions aren’t real Worried about future - illness Sad as relationships affected LOW self esteem as appearance affected
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Physical well-being effects from healthy/unhealthy diets
Controls weights, energy levels, prevent illness, CHD, anemia, diabetes, eating disorders
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Healthy/unhealthy diet effects on social wellbeing
Weight makes you wanna stay home Healthy food is more expensive so less money to go out
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Healthy / unhealthy diet effects on emotional well-being
Self esteem affected by appearance Low mood cause of illness Lack of control (comfort eating)
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Physical effects of illegal drug use
Live/heart/kidney damage Addiction Overdose Withdrawal symptoms if no supply
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Social effects of illegal drug use
Relationships damaged due to behaviour changes Loss of job as have been caught or behaving different No money to go out cause spent on drugs
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Emotional effects of illegal drug use
Self esteem affected as appearance altered Addiction so only care about getting drugs Depression Anxiety
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Physical effects of physical inactivity/activity
Improves heart health and bone health Impacts weight Can cause injury
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Social effects of physical activity / inactivity
Provides opportunity to make friends More self confidence so more likely to socialise
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Emotional effects of physical activity/ inactivity
Help relaxation Increase self esteem as happier Inactivity can increase weight = self esteem
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Physical effects of smoking
Heart disease Lung cancer Bad breath Infertility in men
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Social effects of smoking
avoided cause smell of smoke Spare money used for cigarettes so less for socialising Have to smoke outside so miss out on social aspects
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Emotional effects of smoking
Anxiety / irritable of can’t get smoke Sadness from family members dying of smoke related illness Angry because ppl complain about you smoking
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Give examples of air pollution
Transport Factories Over development
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Examples of noise pollution
Concerts Fireworks Construction sites
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Physical effects of air pollution
Eye irritation Coughing Breathing issues Headaches
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Physical effects of air pollution
Eye irritation Coughing Breathing issues Headaches
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Physical effects of water pollution
Nausea / vomiting Cholera / typhoid Death Lack of sleep
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Emotional effects of pollution
Stress Irritable Angry Anxiety Depression Worried about impacts on families / your health
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Social effects of pollution
Stay in as dont wanna go out if air quality is poor Children can’t play outside so friendships aren’t as strong Noise affects sleep and so too tired to go out and socialise impacting realationships Front invite people to visit as pollution impacts quality of home
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Physical effects of geographic location
Symptoms of illness can worsen before getting treatment if live far away Physical symptoms of stress due to waiting on treatment Slower recovery time as less access to support
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Emotional effects of geographic location
Anger about treatment being ‘postcode lottery’ Stress about waiting times Self esteem affected as illness prolonged
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Social effects of geographic location
Recovery slower so social life impacted Dependant on others to drive you too treatment Less social opportunities if not locally available
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Physical effects of occupational hazards
Lack of sleep Poor diet Physical injury Headaches
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Emotional effects of occupational hazards
Stress, anxiety, depression Fear (police etc )
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Social effects of occupational hazzards
shift workers have less time to see friends Job may be very social ( talking to the public )
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Physical effects of culture and ethnicity
Illness worsens as can’t access suitable GP (Muslim women - no men) food provided isn’t suitable for religion - so go hungry injury due to Bullying
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Emotional effects of culture / ethnicity
Excluded as have diff beliefs Self esteem effected as feel less value Fear from bullying / discrimination Sense of belonging with those of same culture
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Social effects oof culture / ethnicity
Bullied / discriminated Relationships are limited to ppl of culture Meeting ppl from other cultures adds interest Strong relationships with those of same culture / ethnicity.
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Physical effects of low income
Illness due to cold / damp Obesity due to eating cheap Tiredness about worrying
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Emotonal effects of low income
stress Low self esteem as can’t afford stuff Disappointed fam will miss out on experiences
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Social effects of low income
Don’t invite ppl over cause embarrassed No spare money to go out Avoid ppl as wanna keep poverty a secret
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Physical effects of high income
Money for fresh food which improves health Spare money for a gym which improves exercise Can afford d medical care / treatment.
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Emotional effects of high income
Less stress as can pay bills Positive self esteem as can buy new things Happy and relaxed Pressure to keep job and maintain income
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Social effects of high income
Spare cash to socialise Money to join clubs to build relationships Confident cause new experiences makes it easier to meet new people
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Physical effects of housing conditions
Damp conditions increase risk of asthma and breathing issues Mould leads to nausea / illness A garden allows space for play / exercise
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Emotional effects of housing conditions
Stress cause worrying about conditions / illness Embarrassed about where you live Space means somewhere to relax / unwind - happier
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Social effects of housing conditions
Don’t invite people over as embarrassed Space means inviting friends to stay Conflict due to lack of space
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Physical effects of employment / unemployment
Employment: Higher income so diet is improved Jobs can lead to injury or improve fitness Work stress causes less sleep / chest pain Unemployed: Lack of job causes stress so less sleep / chest pain Lack of income impacts diet / health Spare time to focus on fitness
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Emotional effects on employment / unemployment
Unemployment : Worry about paying bills Low self esteem as lack of identity / status from job Long term unemployment causes depression Employment: Self esteem improved as job makes you feel value Secure job can mean content happiness Work stress can cause anxiety
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Social effects of employment / unemployment
Employment : New relationships in work place Social opportunities linked to job Income brings independence Unemployment: Family relationships suffer due to financial worries Less income to less social opportunities Avoid ppl as embarrassed about low income

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