Week 9 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Smoking -short term affects
Increased heart rate
Bad breath and yellow teeth
Decreased oxygen levels
Irritation of the respiratory tract
Smoking- long term affects
Reduced life expectancy
Can worsen asthma
Can cause infertility
Damage gums,which can lead to loss of teeth
What are some of the health risks with passive smoking
Increase the risk of developing chest infections, meningitis , a persistant cough and asthma
Strategies to help quit smoking-individual level
Education
Online and digital support
Perception medication
Education- reading and finding out how dangerous smoking is, NHS services can provide stop smoking services
Online and digital support- phone apps such as NHS stop smoking now
Perception medication- GP’s can refers medication to limit cravings
How can smoking be helped on a societal level
Tobacco sales -
The prime minster is delivering a smoke free generation
On the spot fines, if underage smokers are caught
Flavour of vapes and colours are being limited to protect children
Alcohol- short term affects
Impaired judgement
Prone to accidents
Increase likelihood of engaging in dangerous activities
Alcohol- long term affects
Increase chances of organ damage
Increase risk of heart attack or stroke
Weaken your immune system
Alcohol- long term psychological affects
Family break up/divorce
Unemployment
Addiction
Financial problems
What is it called when your liver becomes unhealthy due to drinking alcohol
Cirrhosis
What is the recommended amount of units of alcohol an individual should not be going over per week
14 units of alcohol
How to reduce alcohol addiction- individual level
Medication for alcohol independence
Online and digital support
How to reduce alcohol addiction- societal level
Alcohol act 2010- mark robinson
