- Damp
-Structural issues
-Overcrowding
-Poor cleaning or cooking facilities
- Poor ventilation
- Poor sanitation
- Electrical faults
- Lack of green space
- Deprived areas
- Vandalised areas
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What can damp housing conditions cause?
Respiratory disorders
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What can overcrowding cause?
Cardiovascular problems due to having an impact on growth rate and causing an increase in heart disease
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What can stress caused by poor housing lead to?
High blood pressure which causes an increase in risk for heart attack and stroke
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What is the impact of poor housing/low income on diet?
Often rely on ready meals which are high in sugar, salt and saturated fats
This causes an increase in risk for cardiovascular problems
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Why might poor hosing cause anxiety and depression?
- Stress of paying bills
- Fear of safety in the home (can cause disturbed sleep)
- Feeling of shame
- Bullying
- Lack of privacy (if overcrowded)
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How does the local authority help provide H&SC services?
- Transport
- Suitable opening times
- Financial support
- Provide more support in schools and poorer areas
- Mobility support
- Healthy living centres
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How could transport issues impact a person's health and wellbeing?
- May cause health deterioration is care isn't accessed
- Increased rates of anxiety and depression due to worry for health, money and having to rely on other family members
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Why may some people not have access to healthcare?
- Unable to afford it (especially if going private so have to rely on NHS which has long waiting times)
- Appointment times may be when working
- Lack of staff or equipment 9especially in deprived areas)
- Geographical/transport issues
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How can a lack of access to healthcare services be overcome?
- Extended GP hours
- Introduce more NHS Walk-in Centres, Healthy Living Centres and the NHS 111 service
- More funding for the NHS and staff recruitment
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What can damp housing conditions cause?
Back
Respiratory disorders
Card 3
Front
What can overcrowding cause?
Back
Card 4
Front
What can stress caused by poor housing lead to?
Back
Card 5
Front
What is the impact of poor housing/low income on diet?
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