Early Life Experiences and the Intergenerational Nature of Health and Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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Intergenerational health
Intergenerational health
Health of one generation affects the next generation
Epigenetics
Epigenetics
Study of how behaviours/environment affect gene expression
Epigenome
Epigenome
Instructions deciding which genes are switched on or off
First 1000 days period
First 1000 days period
From start of pregnancy to child's 2nd birthday
Low birth weight threshold
Low birth weight threshold
Less than 2500 grams at birth
Attachment (infant-caregiver)
Attachment (infant-caregiver)
Strong, long-lasting bond between baby and caregiver
Daily unstructured play needed
Daily unstructured play needed
At least 60 minutes
Brain connections birth to age 3
Brain connections birth to age 3
Multiply by 20
% obese youth becoming obese adults
% obese youth becoming obese adults
80%
Cortisol in stressful environments
Cortisol in stressful environments
Stress hormone that can disrupt brain development