health and social care

• examples of inherited characteristics 


  hight, skin colour, eye colour, hair type/colour
• cause of cystic fibrosis


  The condition may be passed on when both parents have a faulty gene.
• effects of cystic fibrosis

  breathing problems, increased chances of lung infection, loss of appetite
• cause of sickle cell disease

  may be passed on when both parents have the sickle cell gene.
• effects of sickle cell disease

  painful blockages in blood vessels, organ damage
• physical effects of inherited disorders

  body systems, growth and mobility
• intellectual effects of inherited disorders

  learning, thinking, problem solving and decision making
• emotional effects of inherited disorders


  how people feel about themseleves
• social effects of inherited disorders

  the ability to build relationships
• cause of coronary heart disease

  a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries around the heart
• how do strokes happen?


  when the blood supply to the brain is cut off temporarily. This can cause muscle weakness or paralysis in one side of the body or even death.
• what can coronary heart disease result in?

  heart attacks caused by blockage in blood flow
• type 2 diabetes 


  the condition occurs when the pancreas is not working properly and cannot make enough insulin. This causes the blood sugar levels to rise.
• what are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

  tiredness, urinating more regularly and excessive thirst
• individuals are more likely to experience type 2 diabetes if they are:

  • overweight or obese
• how is obesity often caused?


  when the body stores excess energy as body fat because a person. eats more calories then the body needs and does not take exercise to burn off body fat
• effects of mental ill health

  stress, anxiety, panic, feeling of loss, anger, loneliness, depression
• physical effects of mental ill health on health and wellbeing 


  increased heartbeat, muscle tension, high blood pressure, heart disease, digestive problems, headaches and poor sleep patterns.
• intellectual effects of mental ill health on health and wellbeing

  poor concentration and forgetfulness
• emotional effects of mental ill health on health and wellbeing 


  difficulty controlling emotions, feeling insecure, negative self- concept and feeling anxious and frightened
• social effects of mental ill health on health and wellbeing

  isolation and breakdown of relationships and friendships
• causes of visual impairment 


  inherited conditions, illness related e.g. diabetes, injury or age related conditions
• types of visual impairment

  partially sighted and blindness
• possible effect of sight loss 


  restrictions in movement, loss of self esteem, loss of independence in daily living activities, increased risks of accidents and injury, isolation and restricted social activities.
• types of hearing impairment or loss

  hearing impairment or hearing loss
• causes of hearing loss or impairment 


  inherited conditions, injuries, infection, noise induced
• possible effects of hearing loss

  speech and communication difficulty, loss of self-esteem, isolation/loneliness, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, difficulty building friendships.
• Loss of taste and smell can be caused by…

  • virus or infection
  • allergies
  • smoking
  • Drugs
  • Aging
• Possible effects of loss of taste and smell

  Reduced appetite leading to poor nutrition, anxiety, and depression, risk of dangerous such as gas or fire, risk of eating unsafe food
• Negative effect of nutrition deficiency

  Anaemia, poor growth, bone diseases, depression, tiredness, excessive weight loss
• Negative effects on excess nutrients

  More prone to illness such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and strokes. Have reduced life expectancy, be less able to undertake a physical activity or a poor self-concept
• Vitamins


  Healthy immune system and skin and eyes
• Carbohydrates


  Boost energy levels
• Protein


  Growth and repair of tissues
• Minerals

  Healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair
• Fats


  Energy, healthy self structure, help vitamin absorption
• Fruit and veg


  Vitamins and minerals
• Starchy foods


  Carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins
• Meat, fish, eggs, and pulses

  Protein, fats, iron
• Dairy products

  Protein, fats, vitamins, calcium