Outline TWO risk factors for ONE of the conditions listed below: (3 marks)
- diabetes
- respiratory disease
- injury
- mental health problems and illnesses.
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Any ONE of the following conditions:
Condition Selected: Diabetes
Risk Factor 1: Overweight and Obesity
- Excess body weight increases insulin resistance. This prevents cells from responding effectively to insulin.
- High body mass index is strongly associated with Type 2 diabetes development.
Risk Factor 2: Physical Inactivity
- Sedentary behaviour reduces glucose uptake by muscles. This impairs blood sugar regulation.
- Insufficient physical activity contributes to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction.
Condition Selected: Respiratory Disease
Risk Factor 1: Tobacco Smoking
- Smoking damages airways and lung tissue. This causes inflammation and reduces lung function.
- Tobacco smoke exposure is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Risk Factor 2: Air Pollution
- Pollutants irritate respiratory passages and worsen chronic conditions. This increases symptoms and exacerbations.
- Poor air quality exposure contributes to asthma development and progression.
Condition selected: Injury
Risk Factor 1: Alcohol Consumption
- Alcohol impairs judgement and coordination. This increases accident and injury risk.
- Excessive drinking is associated with higher rates of falls, assaults and transport accidents.
Risk Factor 2: Risky Behaviours
- Not wearing safety equipment during activity increases injury severity. This includes seatbelts and helmets.
- Participation in high-risk activities without proper training elevates injury likelihood.
Condition selected: Mental Health Problems and Illness
Risk Factor 1: Social Isolation
- Limited social connections reduce support networks. This increases vulnerability to mental health issues.
- Loneliness and disconnection are strongly linked to depression and anxiety development.
Risk Factor 2: Chronic Stress
- Prolonged stress exposure affects brain chemistry and functioning. This contributes to anxiety and depression.
- Ongoing stressful life circumstances without adequate coping mechanisms increase mental illness risk.
Any ONE of the following conditions:
Condition Selected: Diabetes
Risk Factor 1: Overweight and Obesity
- Excess body weight increases insulin resistance. This prevents cells from responding effectively to insulin.
- High body mass index is strongly associated with Type 2 diabetes development.
Risk Factor 2: Physical Inactivity
- Sedentary behaviour reduces glucose uptake by muscles. This impairs blood sugar regulation.
- Insufficient physical activity contributes to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction.
Condition Selected: Respiratory Disease
Risk Factor 1: Tobacco Smoking
- Smoking damages airways and lung tissue. This causes inflammation and reduces lung function.
- Tobacco smoke exposure is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Risk Factor 2: Air Pollution
- Pollutants irritate respiratory passages and worsen chronic conditions. This increases symptoms and exacerbations.
- Poor air quality exposure contributes to asthma development and progression.
Condition selected: Injury
Risk Factor 1: Alcohol Consumption
- Alcohol impairs judgement and coordination. This increases accident and injury risk.
- Excessive drinking is associated with higher rates of falls, assaults and transport accidents.
Risk Factor 2: Risky Behaviours
- Not wearing safety equipment during activity increases injury severity. This includes seatbelts and helmets.
- Participation in high-risk activities without proper training elevates injury likelihood.
Condition selected: Mental Health Problems and Illness
Risk Factor 1: Social Isolation
- Limited social connections reduce support networks. This increases vulnerability to mental health issues.
- Loneliness and disconnection are strongly linked to depression and anxiety development.
Risk Factor 2: Chronic Stress
- Prolonged stress exposure affects brain chemistry and functioning. This contributes to anxiety and depression.
- Ongoing stressful life circumstances without adequate coping mechanisms increase mental illness risk.