Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

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Environmental factors definition

Physical surroundings where we live, work and play

Four main environmental factors affecting health

Housing, work environment, urban design/infrastructure, climate

Poor ventilation increase in respiratory conditions %

30 to 50 per cent increase

Overcrowding housing effect on health

Higher rates of mental health issues

Australia's skin cancer rates globally

Highest rates of skin cancer in the world

% of employees with work-related injury (2018)

Approximately 4.2 per cent

Sanitation definition

Eliminating contact between humans and hazardous wastes

Australia's climate characteristic

Driest inhabited continent on Earth

Black Saturday fires death toll

More than 170 people died

Infrastructure definition

Physical/organisational structures needed for society operation

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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