Factors affecting growth and development

Physical

- Genetic inheritance (Downs syndrome).

- Diet (healthy/eating disorders).

- Physical exercise.

- Illness and disease (genetic/hereditary disorders).

Social and emotional

- Gender.

- Family relationships.

- Friendships.

- Educational experiences.

- Employment/unemployment.

- Ethinicity and religion.

- Life experiences/events.

Economic

- Income.

- Material possessions.

- Wealth.

- Debt.

Environmental

- Housing conditions.

- Pollution.

- Access to services.

How factors interrelate to affect an individual

- Self esteem.

- Physical and mential…