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Unit 1 AOS 3

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  • Injury’ is an umbrella term that refers to a range of causes of mortality and morbidity. Name three of these causes.
    traffic accidents, suicide and poisoning, falls, violence and drowining
  • Explain how health literacy can act as a protective factor for youth
    Answer
  • Name two possible consequences of being underweight
    a weakened immune system and an increased risk of infection and disease
  • What does STI stand for?
    sexually transmitted (or transmissible) infection
  • Name three possible long term impacts of tobacco smoking
    Lung cancer, mouth cancer, CVD, respiratory illness
  • Define 'risk factor'
    Something that increases the likelihood of developing disease or injury
  • True or False: Young people are over-represented in injury statistics compared with any other age group.
    True
  • Exlpain one reason why it's recommended that people under the age of 18 should not consume any alcohol.
    Brain hasn't fully developed
  • Define 'protective factor'
    something that enhances the likelihood of a positive health and wellbeing outcome and lessens the likelihood of negative health and wellbeing outcomes fro
  • Define 'stress'
    a response to pressure or a threat
  • Name two possible long term health conditions linked to overweight and obesity.
    CVD, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers
  • Name 3 areas requiring action for youth
    Injury, discrimination, alcohol use, illicit drug use, weight issues, sexual health, stress and mental health
  • Explain how employment could be a protective factor for youth
    Answer
  • Name 4 common causes of stress for young people
    elationships with friends and family; schoolwork, such as homework and assessment; expectations from others such as teachers and sports coaches; and problems
  • Explain how geographical location could be a barrier factor for youth
    Answer
  • What is the addictive drug found in tobacco cigarettes?
    Nicotine
  • Define 'discrimination'
    when a person or group of people is treated differently based on one of their characteristics such as their sex, race, ethnicity,culture or sexual orientation
  • Define binge drinking - clue: it's different for males vs females
    consuming seven or more standard drinks for males or five or more standard drinks for females in one sitting