Drugs, smoking and alcohol

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  • Created by: francesca
  • Created on: 04-04-17 15:05
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  • Drugs
    • Smoking
      • causes nose, throat and chest irritation, sorter breath and rise in blood pressure
      • damages respiratory system as tar clogs up alveoli making less efficient gaseous exchange
        • Also, nicotine causes the blood vessels to tighten and is addictive
      • damages the cariovascular system by increaing the risk of heart disease, cancer and bronchitis
    • Alcohol
      • Affects your co-ordination, speech and judgement meaning you are more likely to hurt yourself
      • Slows reactions, increases fatigue and increases blood pressure
      • Long term leads to liver and kidney damage, muscle damage, brain damage and problems with the digestive and immune system
    • Risk assessment
      • a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.
      • Important as it reduces chance of injury and unhappiness
      • Catorgories: kit, equipment, readiness, rules, clothing and balanced competition
    • balanced competition
      • Making sure each competition and league is fair.
      • This can be based on gender, age, ability and so on

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